Bent County Deputy Treasurer

Bent County Development Foundation; Las Animas (CO); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Bent County Treasurer's Office in Las Animas, Colorado seeks a Deputy Treasurer to perform advanced financial and administrative duties in support of the elected Treasurer. You will assist with collection, accounting, safeguarding, and distribution of public funds, and maintain records in accordance with Colorado law and county policy.

The role requires accurate recordkeeping, tax-related processing, and the ability to act on behalf of the Treasurer when authorized.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience handling cash, balancing accounts, and serving the public.
• Knowledge of basic governmental accounting practices and records handling.
• Ability to comply with bonding and background-check requirements.

Aufgaben

• Receive and process property-tax payments by mail, in person, electronically, and through financial institutions; issue receipts and respond to payment questions.
• Balance daily transactions, cash drawers, deposits, and electronic receipts; research and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate tax-roll, payment, escrow, ownership, mailing-address, and related records.
• Prepare deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, reports, and supporting documentation; assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with apportionment and distribution of collected revenues to Bent County and other taxing authorities, including settlement reports.
• Support delinquent-property-tax collection, notices, tax-lien sale prep, and treasurer’s deeds processes.

Kenntnisse

Bookkeeping/Accounts

Cash handling

Account reconciliation

Government accounting

Office software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

supervision

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Financial systems

Email

Scanning

Electronic records

Jobbeschreibung

Pay:** $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job Description

DEPUTY TREASURER

Bent County Treasurer's Office Las Animas, Colorado

Reports To Bent County Treasurer

Department Treasurer's Office

Employment Status Full-Time

Salary Range $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Start Date November 1, 2026

Position Summary

The Deputy Treasurer performs advanced administrative, financial, and customer-service work in support of the elected Bent County Treasurer. The position assists with the collection, accounting, safeguarding, and distribution of property-tax and other public funds; maintains accurate records; supports delinquent-tax and tax-sale processes; and helps ensure compliance with Colorado law, county policies, and internal controls. The Deputy Treasurer may act on behalf of the Treasurer when authorized and provides office leadership during the Treasurer's absence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive and process property-tax payments by mail, in person, electronically, and through financial institutions; issue receipts and respond to payment questions.
• Balance daily transactions, cash drawers, deposits, and electronic receipts; research and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate tax-roll, payment, escrow, ownership, mailing-address, and related records within authorized systems and procedures.
• Prepare deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, reports, and supporting documentation; assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with apportionment and distribution of collected revenues to Bent County and other taxing authorities, including preparation and verification of settlement reports.
• Support delinquent-property-tax collection, statutory notices, tax-lien sale preparation and administration, redemptions, endorsements, and treasurer's deed processes.
• Calculate or verify taxes, interest, penalties, fees, refunds, abatements, and adjustments in accordance with applicable requirements and approved documentation.
• Provide courteous, accurate information to taxpayers, title companies, lenders, attorneys, county departments, and taxing entities while protecting confidential information.
• Research account histories, explain records and procedures, and resolve complex customer-service matters or refer them to the Treasurer when appropriate.
• Maintain files, retention schedules, public records, correspondence, forms, and audit-ready documentation.
• Assist external auditors and county finance personnel by producing records, reconciliations, confirmations, and explanations of office procedures.
• Help develop and follow internal controls for cash handling, system access, segregation of duties, fraud prevention, and protection of public assets.
• Monitor statutory deadlines and coordinate office calendars, mailings, publications, and recurring reports.
• Perform the Treasurer's authorized duties during absences and exercise delegated authority consistent with law and county policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping, cash handling, bank deposits, account reconciliation, and basic governmental accounting practices.
• Ability to learn and apply Colorado property-tax laws, deadlines, records requirements, and Treasurer's Office procedures.
• High degree of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to calculate interest, penalties, fees, prorations, distributions, and account adjustments accurately.
• Proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, financial or tax systems, email, scanning, and electronic records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information calmly and clearly.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, meet statutory deadlines, work independently, and collaborate with county officials and the public.
• Ability to supervise or guide others, document procedures, and maintain effective internal controls.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience handling cash, balancing accounts, and serving the public.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Ability to be bonded, if required, and to complete any oath, appointment, background-check, or other conditions established by law or county policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed in a public office environment and requires regular use of computers, telephones, office equipment, and financial records. The employee frequently sits, communicates with others, and performs repetitive hand movements; occasionally stands, walks, reaches, bends, and lifts or carries office materials and records weighing up to approximately 25 pounds. The position may require extended hours during tax deadlines, tax-sale preparation, year-end close, audits, or other peak periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Requirements and Expectations

• Must comply with all Bent County personnel policies, financial controls, records-retention requirements, and information-security practices.
• Must avoid conflicts of interest and maintain impartiality when handling taxpayer accounts, public funds, and confidential or sensitive information.
• Continued employment may be subject to satisfactory background screening and any bonding requirements applicable to the position.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Bent County is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person