• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)
• Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
• Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
• Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation

• Position is responsible for processing documents for vendor payments reimbursements and travel settlements by due date.
• Evaluates all transactions and applies procurement rules according to each purchase.
• Reconcile quantities and dollar amounts on invoices, reimbursements, and settlements, verify invoices against requisitions, purchase orders and receiving reports received from Program managers.
• Reviews and verifies all payment request for receipt of goods, services, proper approval, and coding.
• When discrepancies arise, resolve with the appropriate customer (vendor, department director, immediate supervisor etc.) Upon verification for accuracy, enter into CORE using appropriate document.
• Determines if payment should be expensed for the current period, recorded as a prepaid expense or capitalize as an asset. When determining correct coding guidance is available from the Fiscal Procedure Manual, Fiscal Rules, Generally Accepted Accounting Standards, State Controller's Office, Colorado State Fair Procedures or the Accountant II for interpretation of a rule or procedure.
• Maintain proper documentation for all transactions.
• Review all statements and keeps all accounts current on payment.

• Assist in the operations of the box office at the Colorado State Fair.
• Build events and maps in the ticketing system.
• Sell tickets.
• Assist with the reconciliation of funds to daily ticket sales reports.
• Assist in the preparation of deposits, coding of deposits and the recording of the deposit in an Excel spreadsheet.
• Assist in maintaining other box office accounting records and assist in revenue reconciliation for each event.
• Assist in the training of part time and temporary Ticket Sellers.
• Resolve problems with promoters and complaints from customers.

• Maintain the Colorado State Fair imprest checking account.
• Write checks when warranted, fol1owing Accounting Procedures.
• Request for checks, will have proper documentation, coding and approval before check is written and signed by the General Manager.
• Maintain vendor records.
• Communicate with program managers, vendors, contractors, personal service contracts to obtain a completed W-9.\
• Maintain current and accurate Employee Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) for each customer.
• Enter all EIN or SSN additions or updates into accounting system.
• Communicate with the State Controller's Office for changes needing their assistance.
• Prepare journal entries for any coding corrections·
• Prepare year-end accounts payable accruals to ensure proper recording of expenses in the appropriate fiscal year.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (accounts payable, prepaids, prepaid travel etc.) monthly.

• Reviews Credit Card statements submitted by Department Managers for correct documentation and coding.
• Uploads documentation to Department of Agriculture.
• Reviews purchases for violations of Fiscal Rules.

• Responsible for coordinating the parkers for the off-season events that requires paid parking.
• Request parking tickets and a change fund from the Accounts Receivable Technician.
• Issue tickets and a change fund to the parkers.
• Balance funds collected to tickets returned by the parkers. Information will be entered on an Excel worksheet and submitted to the Accounts Receivable Technician to be deposited.

• Maintain accurate counts of attendance during the State Fair.
• Coordinate daily with all programs to obtain counts to maintain an accurate attendance report for the State Fair.
• Assist in the management ATM's for all events.
• Request funds to stock ATM's.
• Redeposit excess funds the first business day after the completion of the event.
• Oversee the maintenance of the ATM's.
• Maintain the operation of all credit card machines on grounds.
• Verifies daily deposit that is compiled by the Accounts Receivable Technician.
• Provide accounting support to the Accountant Supervisor and Accounting Staff.
• Develop and maintain desk procedure manual.
• Provide support with compliance of accounting policies regarding proper handling of all monies received and disbursed at the Fair including vault security, etc.
• Promotes teamwork within the accounting unit.

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.

• Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in accounting.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping or technical accounting. Education will substitute experience on a year-to-year basis.

• Relevant years of state service;
• Work experience with the State of Colorado accounting system (CORE)

• Circumstances may require position to work outside of regular business hours.
• Requires successful completion of a CBI criminal history search.
• Requires shift work as needed and ability to be on call during events in case of fairground ATM machine issues.

• Technical Accounting knowledge – financial knowledge
• Accounting knowledge - payables
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Ability to read and understand policies and processes.
• Ability to understand basic accounting principles.
• Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes and collaborate with and engage others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
• Work well under pressure.
• Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
• A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
• Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.
• Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

• Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications
• OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
• DD214 (if applicable)
• Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)

• Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
• Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
• Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.