Billing Supervisor - Accountant II

Accountant II – Colorado Department of Public Safety

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,463 - $6,055/month; $65,556- $72,660/year

Full Salary Range: $5,463 - $8,741/month; $65,556 - $104,892/year

The Executive Director's Office (EDO) provides strategic direction and administrative support to CDPS divisions. The Administrative Services Office supports accounting, purchasing, contracts, budgeting, logistics, property and facilities. The fire billing unit within the Accounting section processes financial and billing support for the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, primarily the Wildland Fire Management Section.

• Hybrid
• Core business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with flexibility.

• Coach, train and mentor direct reports on processes, customer service, and the values of the EDO.
• Supervise DFPC travel, credit card, payroll, equipment, and invoicing expense reviews and coding; determine and prepare journal entries for incorrect allocations.
• Review and approve travel reimbursement coding, credit card charge coding, payroll allocation coding, and equipment expense coding.
• Supervise invoicing to external agencies for wildland incident reimbursable costs and prepare monthly CORE financial reports.
• Provide leadership, direction, and technical assistance for all fire billing tasks.
• Ensure accurate coding of all transaction types including incident and individual identifiers.
• Verify employee timekeeping, approve leave, and conduct performance evaluations.

• Six (6) years of relevant GAAP accounting experience, including complex data analysis and accounting system administration.
• OR a combination of related education (27 semester hours in accounting or auditing) and relevant experience reviewing, coding, and invoicing complex transactions equal to six (6) years.
• Current, valid CPA licensure by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will satisfy the six-year requirement. Attach a copy of the license.

• High proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with complex policies and procedures.
• Supervisory experience.
• Audit experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Experience accounting for Wildland Fires.

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• Successful background investigation including polygraph, fingerprint criminal history search, and reference checks.

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The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive work environments. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to 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 (with preference given to veterans), and all other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety will assist individuals with disabilities for reasonable accommodation requests.

• Medical and dental options for permanent employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with coverage equal to annual earnings.
• State of Colorado Wellness Program (free, year-long). Includes coaching, skill groups, and health discount.
• Benefit Hub discounts and special programs.
• Health Savings Account contribution for High Deductible Health Plans.
• Family Medical Leave Act and State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program.
• Hybrid or flexible work arrangements based on role.
• Retirement options: mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Time off: 11 paid holidays, accrued annual and sick leave, four annual wellness days.
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.