Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness program

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bilingual pay incentive

Free bus pass

Job summary

Eagle County Government is seeking a Senior Accountant to act as a financial SME, guiding core operations, leading audits, and ensuring GASB compliance. The role reports to the finance leadership and supports budgeting and policy development while maintaining high integrity and transparency in public resources.

Qualified candidates bring a CPA/CPFO or equivalent, 7+ years in accounting, and strong reporting skills with ERP experience such as New World.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent education/experience.
• MBA preferred for advanced analysis and leadership responsibilities.
• 7+ years in accounting/financial reporting with audits experience.
• Experience preparing annual comprehensive financial reports or audits.
• CPA or CPFO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance Management: lead external audit preparations and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regs and refine internal controls.
• Financial Operations & Reporting: manage month-end/year-end close; provide budget analysis and enforce GAAP.
• Technical Accounting & Problem Solving: act as in-house SME for complex topics; research and advise on solutions.
• Debt Management & Financing: oversee debt compliance, disclosures, and bond rating evaluations; assist CFO on capital borrowings.
• GASB Implementation & Standards: track, analyze, and implement GASB pronouncements; document updated procedures.
• Policy & Budget Support: evaluate/enhance financial policies; assist with budget development and forecasting.
• Leadership & Operations: guide finance staff; ensure safety; embody Eagle County’s mission.

Skills

Spreadsheet mastery

Pivot tables

Google Suite

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

7+ years accounting experience

Experience with annual financials/aud

GASB knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA preferred

CPA or CPFO certification preferred

Tools

New World Systems Financial Management

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

• 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. 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.

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 hours8% (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