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Role Description

Unlock Your Potential as a DMV Revenue Accountant I. As a DMV Revenue Accountant I, you will serve as a key financial analyst, transforming complex DRIVES data into actionable insights for the State Controller, the Legislature, and the State Treasurer. You will be the frontline defender of the Department’s fiscal integrity, meticulously reviewing accounting reports to detect and resolve control issues before they escalate. If you thrive on solving complex puzzles, ensuring precision in massive data sets, and working in a remote environment, this is the perfect next step for your accounting career.

• Review DRIVES general ledger documents to ensure DMV payment activity is accurately posted to the Department of Revenue and other state agencies.
• Create and enter vital journal entries in the DRIVES system to handle necessary adjustments.
• Calculate and enter the distributions for Cities, Counties, and Special Districts to guarantee all revenue is recorded correctly.
• Analyze and enter specific financial information into the CORE system for high-level stakeholders, including the State Controller, Legislature, and State Treasurer.
• Identify and resolve variances in monthly DRIVES/CORE reconciliations to meet strict department deadlines.
• Review financial reports and contact county offices to resolve unreconciled transactions and ensure revenue is reflected appropriately.
• Audit accounting reports and bank statements to detect potential issues within accounting controls.
• Meet with DOR management and other state personnel to define the accounting requirements and processes needed for successful revenue collection.
• Use GAAP, GASB, and State Fiscal Rules to decide how transactions should be recorded and reported on Statewide Financial Statements.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in accounting.
• 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 four (4) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for four (4) years of education.

Requirements

• Experience working with complex financial systems, specifically DRIVES and CORE.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, GASB, and State Fiscal Rules.
• Proven ability to perform complex monthly reconciliations, identifying variances between system balances and external documentation like bank statements.
• Hands-on experience with Fiscal Year-End closing activities, including the preparation of journal entries for refunds payable, accounts receivable, and year-end accruals.
• Ability to research discrepancies in high-volume data and determine if issues are caused by system limitations or human activity.
• Skill in reviewing accounting reports to detect problems concerning internal controls and ensuring all transactions are processed according to established policies.
• Experience meeting with management and personnel from various state agencies to define accounting requirements and legislation implementation.
• Ability to work tactfully with a range of individuals, including county offices and third-party agencies, to resolve unreconciled transactions.

Benefits

• Employees are in a position of public trust and must operate with the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• All personnel must file necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations.
• Final candidates must complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment.
• Compliance with the Universal Driving Standards Policy for those expected to drive a State-owned vehicle.