Senior Accounting Technician: General Ledger & A/R Specialist

Montrose County; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose County is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant to perform a range of financial duties in our countywide system. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, maintain ledgers, post transactions, and prepare reconciliations and journal entries.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, and solid communication skills. The role includes support for Payroll, A/P, and A/R and requires reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with additional coursework in office and business practices.
• College-level courses in accounting and technical training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting and clerical duties within County's financial management system; including accounts payable and/or receivable, and general ledger.
• Maintains and/or monitors a variety of accounts involving posting, balancing, and preparing reconciliations.
• Ensures accounts are up-to-date.
• Processes invoices and/or resulting payment during periodic cycle.
• Reconciles and/or remits a variety of payments and reports.
• Prepares monthly journal entries and assist in the distribution of monthly financial statements.
• Responds to inquiries from customers (internal and external) in a timely manner.
• Reconciles various accounts as assigned.
• Reviews submitted materials for necessary documentation and accuracy.
• Resolves discrepancies with submitted material.
• Necessary administrative duties that support the Division and/or Finance.
• Provides back up support as needed for Payroll, A/P, and A/R.
• Contributes to development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Resource for financial inquiries and assistance from interdepartmental staff.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• (In Child Support Enforcement) Assists County Attorney at child support hearings in regard to accounting issues.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Financial analysis

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Job description

Montrose County is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant to perform a range of financial duties in our countywide system. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, maintain ledgers, post transactions, and prepare reconciliations and journal entries.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, and solid communication skills. The role includes support for Payroll, A/P, and A/R and requires reliable attendance.