Budget & Finance-Accountant I-II (General Accounting)

Park County Government; Fairplay (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Park County Government is seeking an Accountant I-II in the Budget & Finance Department to handle general accounting tasks, including month-end closings, code reviews, and reporting for all county funds. The Accountant II role adds lead responsibilities and more complex analyses.

The position requires an accounting degree (Associate for I, Bachelor for II) and related experience, with proficiency in Excel and financial software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting internal controls
• Knowledge of GASB/GAAP standards, preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Perform Month End Closing, including revenue imports and journal entries
• Reconcile general ledger and bank accounts
• Assist with budget preparation and variance reporting
• Assist with audit preparation and reporting
• Cross-train in accounts payable and payroll processing

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

10-key adding machine

Financial software

Job description

Park County Government Job Postings

Budget & Finance-Accountant I-II (General Accounting)

General Purpose : Under general supervision of the Budget/Finance Department Head, this position performs independent and technical accounting work to record financial transactions, reconcile accounts and prepare reports for all County funds. While the Accountant I position is entry level, the Accountant II performs more complex analyses for general ledger reconciliations, audit preparation, other financial reporting and special projects. The Account II position may be required to participate in emergency planning drills and to respond as an ESF 14 during a declared emergency.

Accountant I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Month End Closing:
  • Import revenue extract from Treasurer system;
  • Verify all routine monthly journal entries have been posted;
  • Review general ledger detail for coding errors, missing transactions, DTF accounts, etc.
  • Perform bank reconciliation function in financial software, including verification of cash reconciled with Treasurer by fund;
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with budget variance report
• Credit Card Management
  • Review credit card charges to ensure all charges are coded and receipts uploaded
  • Contact cardholders for missing receipts and codes
  • Update codes as needed
  • Send out credit card summary to cardholders for signatures
  • Upload coded invoice to financial software
• Sales Tax Fund (LWTF)
  • Set up activity codes for newly approved projects
  • Code invoices for payment
  • Track payments to total project for reporting to LWTF Board
  • Prepare quarterly reports for LWTF Board
• Capital Assets
  • Track and enter capital assets into Fixed Asset module of financial software
• Budget
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with preparation of annual budget preparation including report preparation; analysis of accounts, history and projections; and posting budget level transactions
• Audit
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with audit preparation including a variety of reconciliations, accruals and reporting
• Other responsibilities
  • Cross train to perform accounts payable functions, including annual 1099 reporting
  • Cross train to perform standard bi-weekly payroll processing
  • Other related duties as assigned

Accountant II

• The Accountant II position performs all responsibilities of the Accountant I level plus the following additional duties:
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with preparation of annual financial report
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with compilation and preparation for annual Cost Allocation Plan
  • Act as a lead to Accounts Payable Clerk for accounts payable processes
  • May be required to respond as essential personnel in the ESF 14 role during a declared emergency
• Other responsibilities
  • Cross train to perform more complex payroll functions including quarterly journal entries, quarterly reporting, year end processing, including W-2s.
  • Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing/orally
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Ability to follow through with assigned projects
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel
• Math
• Skill in operating a 10-key adding machine and a computer
• Knowledge of accounting internal controls
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, spreadsheet applications and work processing programs
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and GASB/GAAP standards, preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work well independently, organize a large workload and set priorities
• Ability to work independently and follow through with assigned projects

Nature of contact with others required for successful job performance

Contacts in this position are made with representatives, auditors, vendors, consultants, elected officials and Park County Staff members on a regular basis to provide or obtain information, troubleshoot or resolve issues, submit financial reporting, and make presentations on a regular basis.

Responsibility for property, materials, money, and confidential information

This position is responsible for the equipment used in the performance of the job including vehicles, telephone, computer, fax, printer, digital camera, copier, and calculator. Confidentiality must be maintained regarding work product for financial information, contracts in negotiation, payroll, workers’ compensation records, garnishments, etc., in accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act, HIPAA or any other applicable law or statute. Position requires understanding and maintaining security related to check stock. This position will be issued a code or key for access to the building during non-business hours and must be aware of and follow security protocols.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit; to use hands and fingers and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. Occasionally the employee might be required to lift and/or move up to 20lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is typical of an office setting. This position may be subject to interruptions, multiple phone calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. There might be occasional travel within the County.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intend to be a reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions

Job Titles Supervised, if any

None

Job Location

856 Castello Ave., Fairplay, Colorado

Qualifications

Accountant I

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field; 2+ years’ related experience; or a combination of education and experience
• Valid Colorado Driver's License

Accountant II

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; 2+ years’ related Level II work experience; or a combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

Miscellaneous Information

Park Count is an Equal Opportunity Employer.