Accounts Payable Accountant

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is dedicated to providing quality customer service and fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PERA retirement benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and various discounts.

About the role

The Lottery Division of CDOR seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join the Financial Services team. This role involves managing vendor payments, tax obligations, and ensuring compliance with state fiscal rules.

Responsibilities

• Disburse & Monitor Vendor Payments: Issue disbursements, review source documents, and monitor vendor records in CORE.
• Manage Contract Invoices & Encumbrances: Audit vendor invoices, liquidate encumbrances, and track multi-year payments.
• Oversee Tax Obligations & Daily Withholdings: Analyze and reconcile tax withholdings, ensuring compliance with IRS timelines.
• Execute Winner & Child Support Intercepts: Audit subsystem data and process payments to state programs.
• Lead 1099 Tax Compliance Audits: Monitor vendor payment data, analyze W-9 documentation, and perform audits.
• Serve as the Lottery Travel Liaison: Evaluate travel expense reports, resolve discrepancies, and train staff.
• Manage Imprest Bank Account Operations: Issue warrants, reconcile accounts, and generate CORE reimbursements.
• Process Inter-Agency Transactions (ITs): Audit and code transactions, and match invoices with agreements.
• Resolve Vendor & Billing Discrepancies: Research and correct invoicing errors.
• Support Financial Reporting & Year-End Closing: Prepare reports and assist with closing processes.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant professional Accounting or Auditing experience.
• A combination of education in Accounting, Finance, Business (27 semester hours in accounting or auditing), and relevant experience equal to four (4) years.
• Current, valid CPA licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a government setting.
• Expertise in GAAP and GASB pronouncements.
• Knowledge of CORE financial systems.
• Experience with IRS same-day reporting rules.
• Collaboration with legal counsel.
• Variance analysis and discrepancy resolution.
• Multilevel review of financial statements.
• Accuracy and internal controls adherence.
• Establishment and maintenance of internal controls.

Conditions of Employment

• Residency requirement for Colorado residents.
• Public trust and integrity in job duties.
• Pre-employment tax record and driver license verification.
• Background investigation and reference check.
• Compliance with new fleet vehicle policy.