Senior Accountant — Finance & Reporting for Government

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

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.