Accounts Payable
Please note: CORE 4 is now live and job aids are contained here: https://core.state.co.us/. In the near future, DNR will have department job aids updated.
Accounts Payable News
4/15/2024 Last week we hired Summer Goetz as the Accounts Payable Accountant I; she was previously the Accounting Technician II. We know you'll enjoy working with Summer if you haven't already!
4/1/2024 As of today, Denisse Cortez is our Accounts Payable Accountant II; formerly our Accounts Payable Accountant I. Denisse came to us over 18 months ago, with wonderful customer service, intellect and a glowing reference letter from her former government employer of 10 years where she was in accounts payable. I am sure you will enjoy working with her if you have not already!
The accounts payable team is responsible for all vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and fixed assets at the Department of Natural Resources. In addition, the accounts payable groups enters supplemental budget information into CORE. We now have a generic email address. If you have additional questions or can not find the answer, please send an email to DNR_AP_Help@State.co.us.
Frequently looked for:
Helpful hints on entering IN and GAX documents - refer to the Procedure & Instructions section below
W-9's or AP instructions - refer to the Forms section below
Employee Reimbursement forms and Travel information - refer to Employee Reimb. and Travel button above
Beginning 12/13/2022 - Allowed Uniform and Clothing purchases must be requested and approved through DNR's ARAS app. See the updated policy here. Questions should be sent to DNR_AP_Help@state.co.us.
Uniform & Clothing Job Aids:
Approving a Uniform and Clothing Request
Processing a Uniform and Clothing Request
Procedures & Instructions
The CORE website has numerous resources for payments made to vendors. We also have the following instructions to help you to get started.
DNR Payment Instructions-IN & GAX (03-24-17)
Document Approval Instructions Only
Fixed Asset Tags and Instructions
The following are DNR AP Procedures:
ACCT-PROC-01 AP Procedures for IN Document
ACCT-PROC-02 AP Procedures for GAX Document
ACCT-PROC-03 AP Procedures for Travel Reimbursement - In State
ACCT-PROC-04 AP Procedures for Travel Reimbursement - Out of State
ACCT-PROC-05 AP Procedures for Miscellaneous Reimbursement
ACCt-PROC-06 Document Approval in CORE
Frequently Used Object Codes
For CPW: Frequently Used Object Codes - CPW
For other divisions: Frequently Used Object Code - Other Divisions
Forms
Certificate of Exemption for State Sales-Use Tax - Dept of Natural Resources
Controller Waiver Request Google Form for advance payment (< $10,000), water purchases, open account, etc.
Internet Services and Tone Reimbursement Form
EFT setup change Process 012018
Helpful Tips
If you have more questions, need clarification, or help with trouble shooting please contact your division's Financial Service Team or an Accounting Team member. Please check the FAQ Vendor Payment page prior to reaching out.
How to quickly find vendor ID and address in CORE
Electronic Approval:
Due to COVID-19, many of us are working from home. We are accepting two forms of electronic signatures as approval for invoice payment, employee travel reimbursement, and OneCard statements. We are also accepting e-signature when receiving goods or services. The two forms are:
Adobe PDF e-signature
Email approval from approver delegate, such as a supervisor or manager
A DATE must be accompanied with the electronic signature. Please remember that the digital signature must be valid, meaning that only you can produce the signature. Typing your name electronically is NOT a digital signature. There are guides below to produce a valid electronic signature using Adobe PDF. Please follow the instructions provided on the YouTube videos below on how to setup e-signature with Adobe Pro or Adobe Reader DC. If you do not have a scanner at home, we recommend taking a picture of the paper invoice at home with your phone and uploading it to a computer. From there, you can convert the JPEG file into a PDF using Adobe.
You may set up a digital signature in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. This can be downloaded for free.
How to use your electronic signature if you have Adobe DC or when a signature block is not provided.
Instructions for Adobe Reader DC:
Fill in spreadsheet
Save to PDF
Open PDF in Adobe Reader
Click Tools then click Certificates
On the menu bar click Digitally sign
Draw a box where you want your signature
Pick your signature and enter password
Save document
For email approval, it MUST be included as an attachment in the GAX or IN document in CORE, and MUST contain the following:
The vendor name or employee name if it is travel reimbursement
Total amount authorized for payment
If you have questions on how to save a Google email as a PDF, please refer to Google's help page. After hitting the print button, you must "Save As PDF" to a secure the destination on your computer.