DNR Grants Accountant III

Eligibility

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

Position Overview

This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The work unit guides and supervises the activities of the eight divisions within DNR in the development, preservation, and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens. The unit ensures all department financial entries are processed timely and appropriately in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Fiscal Rules, and other applicable statutes and regulations. Responsibilities include processing vendor and interagency payments, revenue transactions, grant billing, and maintaining the department’s capital assets database. The unit supports departmental directives and provides technical accounting support to users of CORE and InfoAdvantage.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA, Defined Benefit Plan, Defined Contribution Plan, pre‑tax 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote‑work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Responsibilities

• Analyze and examine fiscal data, reconcile, and adjust expenses, revenues, and receivables related to grant agreements;
• Ensure financial information for grants is properly recorded, grantors are properly invoiced, and invoices are collected timely;
• Utilize reports for analysis of fiscal data to prepare reimbursement requests and federal reports in compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations;
• Conduct research and provide recommendations, improvements, and decisions on course of action regarding process issues across multiple state and federal subsystems;
• Research, review, analyze, interpret, and certify financial information applying accounting theory, statewide rules, and federal grant regulations;
• Work with complex funding sources, governmental agencies, and subsystems (ASAP, PMS, etc.), appropriation units, and chart of accounts elements;
• Act as subject‑matter expert for the NICRA proposal prepared annually by the Grants Accounting Department in EDO for the Department of Interior;
• Alter procedures and processes for the NICRA, addressing changing fiscal environments, tax laws, and state regulations;
• Complete the Exhibit K‑1 State financial statement and the semi‑annual Illustration G reconciliation for all DNR grants;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience Only: Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Education and Experience: A combination of related education (27 semester hours in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience equal to eight (8) years. Current, valid CPA licensure counts for six (6) years of the requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position;
• Preference given to those with previous State Service related to this position;
• Experience with the State CORE Grants Cost Accounting System;
• Experience in Federal Grant Accounting and NICRA (Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement);
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel;
• Expertise in GAAP, State Fiscal Rules, State Fiscal Procedures Manual, and relevant fiscal statutes;
• Certified Public Accountant licensure preferred.

Required Competencies

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing assignments;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills at all levels within an organization;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities;
• Strong organizational and evaluation skills with keen attention to detail;
• Strong project and time‑management skills;
• Ability to analyze and present information to colleagues and stakeholders;
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team;
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.

Conditions of Employment

• Open only to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application;
• Ability to work remotely and in the office at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO;
• Remote work and in‑office work at the provided address.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid schedule – working from a home office in combination with occasional in‑person work at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203, offsite meetings, or as directed by the supervisor.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. Employment is based on merit and fitness. No discrimination or harassment will be tolerated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status. The State is committed to increasing a “Colorado for All” workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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