Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Vacation Leave based on years of service

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gunnison County is looking for a Senior Accountant to support the Chief Financial Officer and ensure the county's financial integrity. This role involves managing complex accounting processes, overseeing the Finance team’s workflow, and preparing timely financial reports. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with five years of governmental accounting experience.

The position offers a salary range from $7,365.17 to $8,953.71 depending on experience, in addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and more.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible governmental accounting or finance experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ISO 100 and ISO 700 within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced professional accounting support to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Manage complex accounting processes and ensure compliance.
• Oversee workflow within the Finance team and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions)

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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications/Education

• 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.

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

Hiring Manager

Mark Rozman

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