Senior Accountant

Gunnison County; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 82,193 - 99,915; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing held for employees

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Vacation Leave starting at 8 hours/month

Sick Leave 8 hours/month

Dependent Care FSA

FSA and HSA

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

Discounted Pet Insurance and Gym Memberships

Job summary

Gunnison County is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide advanced professional accounting support to the Chief Financial Officer. This role involves managing complex accounting processes and ensuring compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements while preparing accurate financial reports.

The position offers a starting salary range of $7,365.17 to $8,953.71 monthly, with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement contributions, and housing availability.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible governmental accounting or finance experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced professional accounting support to the CFO.
• Manage complex accounting processes and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.

Skills

Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions)

Strong quantitative and analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant provides advanced professional accounting support to the Chief Financial Officer and plays a key role in maintaining the County’s financial integrity. This position manages complex accounting processes, ensures compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements, oversees workflow within the Finance team, and prepares accurate and timely financial reports.

Pay Rate

Starting salary range is from $7,365.17 to $8,953.71 depending on experience, plus full benefits. The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month
• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• Dependent Care FSA
• FSA and HSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement
• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement
• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICO 100 and ICO 700 within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration, or related field; five years of progressively responsible governmental accounting or finance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.

Hiring Manager: Mark Rozman

Email: [e-mail]