Salary: $5,463.00 - $8,741.00 Monthly
Location : Canon City, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: BO 3456 Acct II 8.2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Finance and Administration
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 275 US-50, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado State Residents.
This position is located in Canon City. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job

This position provides accurate and timely processing of payments within the CORE Accounts Payable module for the Colorado Department of Corrections, on behalf of the State of Colorado, and in accordance with the State Procurement Code, the Colorado Code of Ethics and Guidelines, State Fiscal Rules, and to the extent practicable, to maximize the value of the State of Colorado public funds. Compile, classify, record, report, and track transactions pertaining to amounts due to vendors from the Department of Corrections. Receive, analyze, resolve, and process payment to vendors for services provided and goods received by all agencies within the Department. Provide guidance and assistance to Business Managers and others to ensure payment accountability of the Department.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee and manage the DOC Employee Reimbursement Program;
• Manage and monitor employee travel and tuition reimbursement by providing training to DOC employees and processing all employee reimbursement payments;
• Establish and update DOC's internal travel and tuition policies and guidelines to assure compliance of statewide rules, policies, and procedures;
• Review and approve accounts payable transactions by auditing supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness to include original invoice, receiving report and purchase authorization;
• Provide research, guidance, and interpretations of complex items including but not limited to Colorado Revised Statutes, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Fiscal Rules, the Procurement Code, Administrative Regulations (AR), and questions or inquiries from DOC management, Controllers, supervisor and others as-needed;
• Develop recommendations and assist in the reporting and presentation of travel and tuition recommendations to DOC Management;
• Review policy and provide input for program updates as-needed to improve transparency, processes, and compliance;
• Interpret and explain division operations, policies, procedures, standards, and AR's relating to all employee reimbursements including travel, tuition, hotels, and the ghost card used for establishing airline and rental car reservations;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Assume other duties as assigned by Finance and Administration Management, Controllers, and the Accounts Payable Manager.;
• Provide program specific monthly progress report information, to include departmental/individual staff challenges and accomplishments for submission to the Accounts Payable Manager and Controllers;
• Ensure all records and pertinent communications are retained in accordance with State Archive Policies and any other agency policy;
• Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to current employees of the CDOC at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H8A2XX
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of professional accounting experience. This experience must be clearly described, in your own words, within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement.
*Professional Accounting Work Experience: is defined as accounting processes that record, classify, verify, and report information related to financial transactions and involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing integrating, applying and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the specialized field and continuously studied to explore, extend and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials equipment, applications and methods.
*Professional accounting includes hands-on experience understanding, interpreting, and applying financial rules, procedures, and guidelines using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards.
Or

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) 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.
Required Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of State fiscal rules and accounting functions;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Ability to develop strong ongoing professional relationships and foster strategic partnerships; Excellent logic, reasoning, problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
• Detail oriented with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, agreements, procedures and guidelines;
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Two years experience in accounts payable;
  • Experience utilizing Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE);
  • Experience processing travel, tuition, or other employee reimbursement payments;
  • Strong knowledge of State fiscal rules and accounting functions.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, Online Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment:

All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Former State employees who were