Senior Accountant

Eagle County Government; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle County Government seeks a strategic Senior Accountant to serve as a financial subject matter expert, tackling complex accounting challenges, overseeing core financial operations, and leading annual audit preparations to ensure full GASB compliance and strong internal controls.

As a trusted advisor across county departments, you will help shape financial policy, assist with debt management, and support annual budget development—ensuring the highest integrity and transparency for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting field.
• Experience with preparation of annual comprehensive financial reports or audits.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Professional Finance Officer certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance Management: Lead external audit preparations and liaison with auditors; ensure compliance with regs and refine internal controls.
• Financial Operations & Reporting: Direct month-end and year-end close; provide budgetary analysis and GAAP adherence.
• Technical Accounting & Problem Solving: Act as in-house expert on complex topics; research and recommend solutions.
• Debt Management & Financing: Oversee debt compliance, disclosures, and bond rating agency evaluations; assist CFO on capital borrowings.
• GASB Implementation & Standards: Track and implement GASB pronouncements; document changes.
• Policy & Budget Support: Evaluate financial policies and assist with budget development and forecasting.
• Leadership & Operations: Provide guidance to finance staff and uphold agency mission and values.

Skills

Pivot tables

Dynamic reporting

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Language skills: English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Hiring Range: $88,316- $110,395. The maximum pay for this position is $132,474.

Eagle County Government is seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Accountant to serve as a key financial subject matter expert. In this role, you will tackle complex accounting challenges, oversee core financial operations, lead annual audit preparations, and ensure full compliance with GASB standards and internal controls

As a trusted advisor across county departments, you will help shape financial policy, assist with debt management, and support annual budget development - ensuring the highest integrity and transparency for our community's resources

Schedule: M-F, 8am to 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance Management (25%): Lead external audit preparations and serve as the primary liaison to external auditors. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while continuously evaluating and refining internal controls.

• Financial Operations & Reporting (25%): Direct month-end and year-end close processes. Provide budgetary analysis to departments and enforce adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational practices.

• Technical Accounting & Problem Solving (20%): Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on complex accounting topics. Research, synthesize options, and recommend sound solutions to maintain financial record integrity.

• Debt Management & Financing (10%): Oversee ongoing debt compliance, disclosure agreements, and bond rating agency evaluations. Partner with the CFO on future capital borrowings.

• GASB Implementation & Standards (10%): Track, analyze, and implement new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Document updated procedures and guide internal departments through changes.

• Policy & Budget Support (10%): Evaluate and enhance financial policies and procedures (5%). Assist with annual budget development, forecasting, and special projects (5%).

• Leadership & Operations: Provide functional guidance (and potential direct supervision) to finance staff; maintain strict safety standards; actively embody Eagle County’s mission and core values.

Qualification

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

Education:

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or any combination of education and experience that results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities may also be considered.

Preferred Education

• Master’s in Business Administration from an accredited university

Experience:

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting field
• Direct experience with preparation of annual comprehensive financial reports or other financial audits

Preferred Work Experience

• Experience with pivot tables and high-level dynamic reporting
• Experience with New World Systems Financial Management or similar ERP software
• Governmental accounting experience
• Supervisory experience preferred

Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Professional Finance Officer certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, dynamic reporting, and pivot tables. Familiarity with Google Suite is a plus.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex financial data, weigh risks/benefits, and make sound, actionable recommendations.

• Organizational Execution: Exceptional project management skills to balance competing priorities, solve complex problems, and consistently hit strict deadlines.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal tact, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.

• Language Skills: English required; conversational or fluent Spanish language skills are a plus.