General Accountant.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us. The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

About the role

The Colorado Department of Revenue's Lottery Division is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant (Accountant II) to join our Financial Services team. As a General Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the department's financial operations. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for the Lottery's tax reporting sub-system, ensuring strict adherence to state and federal tax guidelines. In addition to leading tax compliance and year-end reporting, you will conduct internal financial audits, maintain and document core accounting procedures, and perform high-level general ledger and bank reconciliations. This position requires an analytical mindset to investigate system anomalies, resolve complex tax queries, and continuously enhance financial internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tax Sub-Systems & Year-End Reporting: Maintain the Lottery’s tax reporting sub-system, perform year-end processing (including IRS Forms W-2G and 1099), and ensure compliance with all federal and state tax withholding regulations.
• Perform Discrepancy Reconciliations: Balance tax reporting records, general ledger control accounts (CORE/COFRS), and bank accounts—identifying variances and preparing necessary correcting journal entries.
• Serve as the Agency Tax Resource: Analyze complex tax regulations, research unique withholding situations, and recommend system or process adjustments to avoid tax reporting penalties.
• Lead System Improvements with IT: Collaborate with IT to define requirements, request system modifications, and test changes to ensure the accuracy of the tax reporting sub-system and bonus calculation software.
• Audit Incentive & Bonus Calculations: Audit automated system calculations for retailer and sales staff bonus payments to verify compliance with official plan rules.
• Conduct Internal Cash & Counter Audits: Perform unannounced surprise audits of petty cash funds and sales counters across state regional offices (Pueblo, Denver, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction).
• Coordinate External & Internal Audits: Act as the primary liaison for annual SSAE 18 SOC audits, performance audits, and internal reviews, managing documentation delivery and follow-up on auditor recommendations.
• Develop & Maintain Accounting Procedures: Create, update, and centralize written standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the Lottery, embedding strong internal controls into every workflow.
• Analyze Operational Workflows: Interview staff across departments to investigate errors or process breakdowns, determining whether issues stem from system faults or require staff training.
• Track & Resolve Retailer Financial Transactions: Reconcile retailer accounts receivable and track Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) transfer transactions to ensure accurate financial records.

Requirements

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience Only: Six (6) years of relevant experience in professional accounting or auditing.
  • Education And Experience: A combination of Accounting (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing), Finance or general Business and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.
  • Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement.
• Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of Accounting or Auditing experience in a government setting.
• Extensive experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements within a public sector environment.
• Hands-on experience using the CORE financial system for entering and approving transactions (such as GAX, JV, and MD) and utilizing UKG dataview reports for payroll reconciliation.
• Expertise in managing federal, state, and foreign tax withholdings, with specific knowledge of IRS same-day reporting rules for high-value winnings.
• Skill in collaborating with legal counsel, such as an Attorney General’s Office, to ensure program operations comply with state statutes.
• Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis on general ledger accounts and independently resolve discrepancies with vendors or insurance companies.
• Experience performing multi-level reviews of financial statement workpapers and management reports for validity, consistency, and propriety of estimates.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and internal controls while adhering to strict daily, month-end, and fiscal year-end deadlines.
• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining internal control measures to ensure the integrity of full accrual reporting.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees are in a position of public trust and must operate with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
• As a condition of employment, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations. All employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance.
• Final candidates must complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions may require scheduled background investigations.
• Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle must maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be reviewed for compliance.