Technician, Senior Accounting

RTD

Employee Benefits:

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Employee Benefits:

Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position supports the agency’s disbursement control. Every vendor payment passes through this team before any approver, validator or signatory sees it, and the compliance determination made here (matching, tax coding/1099 classification, payment timing and documentation sufficiency) carry through to the General Ledger, the 1099 filing and the audit record. The position processes and reconciles vendor invoices, statements, departmental requests and expense reports for an assigned vendor range, applies IRS GAAP, federal‑award, and agency disbursement requirements at the point of entry, resolves vendor account discrepancies directly with vendors and departments, and controls the documentation that proves each disbursement was proper.

It also holds a designated alpha‑vendor portfolio and serves as a subject‑matter contributor to the accounts payable ERP system.

• Manages end‑to‑end accounts payable processing, including reviewing, verifying, and reconciling vendor invoices, statements, purchase orders, receipts, expense reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures adherence to agency disbursement policies by identifying non‑compliant items, escalating issues, and communicating with vendors and internal staff to resolve discrepancies, problem accounts, and payment questions.
• Maintains vendor accounts and documentation, including identifying credits or over payments, managing aging reports, monitoring past‑due items, and ensuring invoices follow proper approval routing and workflow.
• Enters and validates data in the accounts payable system and online AP platform, creating payment vouchers, updating interactive systems, and verifying the accuracy of computer‑generated checks and disbursements.
• Processes employee reimbursements and purchasing card transactions, ensuring proper receipts, coding, approvals, tax treatment, and compliance with travel and expense policies.
• Coordinates and tracks disbursements, including checks, wires, ACH payments, and items requiring special handling; maintains document control logs and vendor portfolios.
• Supports financial close activities (month‑end and year‑end), including journal entries, 1099 review, audit requests, and purchasing/inventory reconciliations tied to GL and subledgers.
• Participates in accounts payable system testing, implementation, and training, including ERP transition efforts; assists in maintaining and improving AP systems and processes.
• Conducts research on outstanding or uncashed checks and prepares required unclaimed property reporting for the Colorado State Treasury’s Great Colorado Payback program (C.R.S. 38‑13).

• All job‑related duties as assigned.

• Associates degree in Accounting, Business or a similar discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a finance/accounting‑related position requiring analytical skills.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience with a computerized Accounts Payable system.
• OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Understand 1099 reporting classification codes to ensure compliance with IRS 1099 reporting regulations and requirements.
• Proficiency in IRS tax guidelines in coding vendors, invoices and credit card payments for disbursement.
• Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Abilit…