Senior Accounting Technician

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer 6

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Larimer County Department of Human Services is seeking a Senior Accounting Technician to join the Accounting Team. This in-office, full-time role handles Accounts Payable, Mileage and Travel Reimbursements, and EBT client services across Fort Collins and Loveland sites.

Position is M-F, 8:00-4:30 with no remote option. Three professional references are required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Location options include Fort Collins and Loveland, CO.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience maintaining financial and statistical records in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service while issuing EBT cards to clients.
• Entering and maintaining accurate client and financial information in various software systems, including Google Sheets.
• Reviewing, verifying, and entering Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices into the County system.
• Collecting client payments, accurately recording transactions, and maintaining payment records across multiple software systems.
• Preparing and making daily deposits while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Processing EBT mailings as needed.
• Providing backup support to other EBT Cashiers and assisting with departmental operations as needed.
• Maintaining confidentiality and accuracy when handling client information, payments, and financial records.

Skills

Financial data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Sheets

Accounts Payable software

Job description

At the Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic staff member to join our Operations and Organizational Development Division as a Senior Accounting Technician.

The Senior Accounting Technician is part of the Accounting team for the Department of Human Services for Larimer County. The Accounting Team supports Human Services in the following areas: Accounts Payable, Mileage Reimbursements, Travel Reimbursements, Commercial Cards, CSBG/LCF Grants, Payroll, Trusts, EBT Client Cards, CCAP, and CORE.

This is a full time, in office, position, M-F 8:00-4:30, no remote time offered. Three professional references with valid contact information are required to be submitted as part of this application.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing exceptional customer service while issuing EBT cards to clients.
• Entering and maintaining accurate client and financial information in various software systems, including Google Sheets.
• Reviewing, verifying, and entering Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices into the County system.
• Collecting client payments, accurately recording transactions, and maintaining payment records across multiple software systems.
• Preparing and making daily deposits while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Processing EBT mailings as needed.
• Providing backup support to other EBT Cashiers and assisting with departmental operations as needed.
• Maintaining confidentiality and accuracy when handling client information, payments, and financial records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Senior_Accounting_Technician

What we're looking for:

• Communicate pleasantly, respectfully, clearly, and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with an understanding towards customer service.
• Must be detail and team oriented.
• Must be able to read and comprehend department and County rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
• Have regular and predictable attendance and must have the ability to understand and use mathematical principles and procedures.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Three (3) years of experience maintaining financial and statistical records in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefit

Position will be located at one of the following three locations: 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.