Gaming Controller - Hybrid

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

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DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The Accounting work unit within Financial Services exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for revenue collected as well as provide budgetary control and support for the department’s expenditures. The work unit handles all accounting specific functions for the department, which includes accounts payable, revenue collection, payroll for over 1,600 employees, general accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

WHAT WE DO:

The Gaming section of Accounting has a Limited States Gaming statutory requirement to issue monthly financial statements to the Governor, State Treasurer, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, etc. and oversees all accounting functions for the Gaming division, calculates annual disbursements of Gaming proceeds, and plays a critical role with the Gaming Commission to support and ensure compliance with State and Federal rules, statutes, and policies to effectively manage financials and maintain a strong internal control framework.

CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION:

H8C2XX

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION SCREENING

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use “see resume” or “see attached” statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provides cohesive leadership of the Gaming accounting section and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and accounting principles.
• Provides full cycle accounting oversight, including the preparation of monthly financial statements for both Gaming and Sports Betting.
• Manages the cost separation between Gaming and Sports betting, oversees monthly and year end accrual activities, calculates annual distributions for Commission approval, and assures proper financial statement presentation of all activities and funds.
• Makes decisions regarding processes and priorities for accounting functions.
• Reviews and reconciles all assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and fund balance accounts; analyzing budget reports to assure adequate spending authority exists; and reviewing various financial ad hoc reports to assure Commission rule adherence and internal control compliance.
• Oversees employee’s performance and provides guidance, coaching and training to meet the organizational objectives.
• Approves journal entries to record all year end adjustments and distributions.
• Provides responses regarding Department audits of financial and performance activities as requested.

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use “see resume” or “see attached” statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies