Senior Accountant

Mountain Careers LLC.; Vail (CO); Presencial; USD 88 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

8% retirement plan match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free courses at Colorado Mountain/CC

Bilingual Pay Incentive

Resumo da oferta

Eagle County Government is hiring a Senior Accountant to act as a financial subject matter expert, guiding audits, policy development, debt management, and budget execution. The role requires extensive governmental accounting experience and strong leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and internal controls.

The position emphasizes compliance with GASB standards, collaboration across departments, and delivering transparent financial stewardship for the community.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Experience with annual financial reports or audits.
• Governmental accounting experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead external audit preparations and liaison with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and strengthen internal controls.
• Direct month-end and year-end close; provide budgetary analysis.
• Act as in-house expert on complex accounting topics; recommend solutions.
• Oversee debt compliance and assist CFO with capital borrowings.
• Track GASB pronouncements and update procedures.
• Support budget development and special projects.
• Provide guidance to finance staff and uphold safety standards.

Conhecimentos

Audit & Compliance

GAAP

GASB

Budgeting

Debt Management

Internal Controls

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Communication

Spanish (bonus)

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA preferred

CPA or CPFO preferred

Ferramentas

New World Systems

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Culture & Benefits

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.
• 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.

Great benefits!

• 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
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal training)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more

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