Accountant II Payroll & Timekeeping

Accountant II This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Remote work/hybrid: In office 2 days a week, remote 3 days a week. Positions have a target start date of December of 2026. The Accountant II oversees and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and timekeeping operations across assigned Colorado Department of Human Services facilities statewide. Following the elimination of automated data processing under the new COMPAS system, this position plays a mission-critical role in conducting high-precision manual data entry and approval, complex timekeeping calculations, and discrepancy resolution to ensure all strict payroll deadlines are met. Operating as both a fully functional operational accountant and a direct supervisor, this role exercises complete supervisory authority over four staff members—specifically one Accountant I and three Accounting Technician IIIs—and acts as the official full backup to the Payroll Manager to guarantee uninterrupted business continuity. Summary of duties include supervision, compliance and customer service, support of payroll supervisors, subordinate support, COMPAS project/data entry and approval, filing, and other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications include six (6) years of relevant experience in accounting which included timekeeping administration, payroll processing experience or closely related to accounting, finance, or business administration. Option 2 includes a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years in accounting which include timekeeping administration, payroll processing or closely related. Preferred qualifications include strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis. Conditions of employment include a background check and reference check required, State of Colorado residency at the time of application, and a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. Appeal rights include the ability to file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance.