CDOC Accounting Technician III; Denver

Overview

Join the State of Colorado’s dedicated team to build a career that supports good government and serves Colorado citizens. Customer service and innovative service delivery are key at every position.

• Distinctive career advancement across the state system.
• Strong, secure, flexible retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities.
• Bi‑weekly pay cycle.

This role provides business‑office services for the Division of Adult Parole/Community Corrections, monitoring and reporting financial transactions. The employee maintains internal controls for accurate, reliable accounting data and initiates improvements in accounting and tracking systems in collaboration with the Business Manager.

• Match documentation (requisitions, receiving reports, vendor invoices) and apply State Fiscal Rules; forward completed packages to Accounts Payable.
• Research unpaid invoices sent from Accounts Payable.
• Correspond with internal and external stakeholders regarding invoice discrepancies.
• Establish procedures for compiling and batching fiscal documents.
• Verify approvals, coding, and vendor IDs to ensure totals match control totals.
• Analyze data to determine solutions that preserve fiscal integrity.
• Reconcile monthly vehicle mileage and cell‑phone charges.
• Assist with receiving C‑Card logs and reallocating procurement card charges.
• Track indigent housing expenditures and request purchase orders as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Only residents of the State of Colorado at the time of application are eligible.

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– Accounting Technician III

• Three (3) years of technical accounting experience.
• Or a combination of college coursework in finance, accounting or related fields and/or equivalent experience equal to three (3) years.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to multi‑task, handle a large workload, and remain flexible.
• Strong team collaboration.
• Self‑control and emotional stability in stressful or potentially violent situations.
• Alertness, resilience, and observational skills during shifts.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high‑stakes interaction.
• Reading comprehension and fluent English communication.
• Ability to create accessible, plain‑language documents.

• Experience with the State of Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE).
• Proficient 10‑key usage.
• Knowledge of debits and credits.
• Microsoft Excel and Google Suite proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other protected statuses. The Colorado Department of Corrections supports accessibility and accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.