Senior Accounting Technician - Human Services

Montrose County Sheriff's Office; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose County Sheriff's Office is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper responsible for accounting duties within the county's financial system, including A/P, A/R and general ledger. You will maintain accounts, post transactions, balance ledgers and prepare reconciliations.

The role requires at least three years of bookkeeping experience, solid knowledge of GAAP/GAAS preferred, and strong written and verbal English communication.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent with additional coursework in office and business practices. College-level courses in accounting and technical training desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in field of bookkeeping/accounting in a private or public organization of moderate complexity.
• Required Knowledge: GAAP and GAAS preferred.
• Language Skills: Proficient in English, strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs bookkeeping and accounting duties within the county's financial system, including accounts payable/receivable and general ledger.
• Maintains and monitors accounts, posts, balances and reconciliations.
• Processes invoices and payments; reconciles and remits payments and reports.
• Prepares monthly journal entries and assists with monthly financial statements.
• Responds to inquiries from customers and resolves discrepancies.
• Backs up Payroll, A/P, and A/R as needed; supports departmental policies.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Job description

General Statement of Duties: Performs bookkeeping, accounting and administrative duties within the County’s financial system. Including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts and general ledger. Maintains and/or monitor a variety of accounts involving posting, balancing and preparing reconciliations.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Division Director or Program Manager and normally receives little instruction on a day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Supervision Exercised: This position offers general guidance as assigned.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education: A High School graduate or equivalent with additional coursework in office and business practices. College-level courses in accounting and technical training desirable.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in field of bookkeeping/accounting in a private or public organization of moderate complexity. Prior experience in accounts payable/receivables processing and reporting desirable.

Required Knowledge: Knowledge of Federal and State Accounting Policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) is strongly preferred.

Language Skills: Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.

Interpersonal Skills: Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information, answering questions and taking messages. Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner. Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer/clients and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to work with moderate to complex mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, percentages, decimals, proportions rates and ratios. Must be able to analyze technical data and apply it to practical situations. Must have knowledge of basic financial transactions such as calculating interest, debit and credits.

Reasoning Skills: Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.

Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to apply principles of logic and reasoning or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and work independently with minimal direction. Must be able to prioritize work and simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities at times under pressure of tight deadlines and emotional situations. Must have the skill to solve problems involving concrete and abstract variables in a variety of situations within established guidelines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch. Must be able to respond to the customers’ needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings as required. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to tolerate and be productive in a quiet to moderate noise level in the work place. Employee will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field such as driving and inclement weather.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. For the Human Services positions: Successful completion of HIPAA training and NIMS IS 100 & 700 courses within one (1) year of hire.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Preferred

Some college or better in Accounting or related field.

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