Senior Accountant

Eagle County Government; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program with cash or extra do

13 paid holidays

Paid time off (starting at 12 days)

Eagle County University classes

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Eagle County Government is seeking a Senior Accountant to serve as a financial subject matter expert, overseeing core operations, audits, and internal controls to ensure integrity and transparency of public resources.

The role includes policy development support, debt management, and participation in budget processes, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, located in Colorado's Eagle County.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit preparations and serve as the primary liaison to external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while refining internal controls.
• Direct month-end and year-end close processes; provide budgetary analysis to departments.
• Enforce adherence to GAAP and organizational practices.
• Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on complex accounting topics.
• Research, synthesize options, and recommend sound solutions.
• Oversee ongoing debt compliance, disclosure agreements, and bond rating agency evaluations.
• Partner with the CFO on future capital borrowings.
• Track, analyze, and implement GASB pronouncements; update procedures and guide departments.
• Evaluate and enhance financial policies and procedures; assist with annual budget development, forecasting, and special projects.
• Provide functional guidance to finance staff; maintain safety standards; uphold Eagle County values

Skills

Pivot tables

Dynamic reporting

Analytical thinking

Organizational execution

Communication skills

Spanish language skills (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s in Business Administration (preferred)

Tools

New World Systems Financial Management

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.

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:

• 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

• 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.

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. ‘Your Career will Soar with Eagle County'. Get started with us today!

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022? Culture of flexibility and support for mental health/wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders, and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All.
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes, and Tuition reimbursement.
• Future focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change, and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.
• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employees only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
• Eagle County University classes (internal training)

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