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Senior Accountant

Adams County Government • Brighton, CO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Adams County Government Senior Accountant Brighton, Colorado

Salary: $75,553.50 - $109,552.57 Annually

Location: Brighton, CO

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Job Number: 06680

Department: Finance

Division: Finance General Accounting

Opening Date: 08/15/2024

Closing Date: 9/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Position Classification: Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week.

Our Mission: At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters!

What Success Looks Like In This Job: To provide comprehensive financial accounting, reporting, and analysis within the Finance Department by performing a variety of complex and professional accounting functions at an advanced level, including preparation of the County's Annual Financial Report and annual audit.

Examples of Duties for Success:

Prepares journal entries for monthly and annual closes.
Sets up and reconciles fixed assets on a monthly basis.
Responsible for reviewing financial data for accuracy.
Analyzes and prepares audit required work papers and trial balances for auditors.
Develops year-end audit plan and be the lead person.
Prepares the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/CAFR.
Prepares Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Provides guidance and training in fiscal responsibilities to grant analysts.
Stays up to date with GASB statements to recommend and implement changes to accounting policies and procedures.
Provides training to accountants as necessary.
Provides support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable personnel.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success:

Governmental Accounting Principles and Practices.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Procedures (GAAP).
Fixed Asset Accounting.
Ability to produce financial statements and understand all transactions that underline the financial statements.
Experience working in general accounting, fixed asset, and other modules of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Conduct audits of financial systems.
Work independently.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships.

More Qualifications for Success:

Experience: Minimum three (3) years of governmental accounting experience OR any equivalent combination as it relates to public or private sector.
Education and Training: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
License or Certificate: None.
Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”).

Benefits You Expect:

AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible.

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