Jefferson County Colorado Looking for Accountant (Human Services) at Golden, Colorado Full Time

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Jefferson County Government, CO

Close Date: 11/10/21

Full time-$47,712.11-$73,953.77

Category: Budget & Financial Services

Accounting

Purpose

Are you seeking more than a paycheck?

Do you want to serve your community in a way that’s friendly, composed, and professional? At JeffCo, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job where travel is mandatory, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the JeffCo community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you can stay put, spend more time with family, and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!

If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.

Are you seeking more than a paycheck on your next adventure?

Do you thrive in an environment built on respect, autonomy, and collaboration?

Does working on a strong team who focuses on indirectly making a difference in our community excite you?

Do you want to build on your career by utilizing your government accounting knowledge?

Are you searching for a team that not only encourages open communication but listens to suggestions to move our team forward?

If you answered “Yes!” Jefferson County Human Services has the career opportunity for you!

The Accountant supports Jefferson County Human Services Department with complex accounting duties. This involves collaborating with the financial team, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring accuracy in the general ledger, month end closing, reconciliations, and grants, fiscal, financial, and expenditure reports.

Currently, this position will be working Monday through Friday working remotely and potentially shifting into a hybrid remote and non-remote schedule. Equipment will be provided. Ex: Computer and monitor.

Full pay range for Job Profile – $47,712 – 73,953 Annually

Anticipated Hiring Salary – $60,000 annually

Compensation will be based on education, experience, and skills.

The Accountant will be responsible for:
Analyzing and preparing various financial, fiscal and accounting reports and records

Reviewing reports for internal and external use

Preparing documents for expenditure reporting to State and Federal agencies and other grant programs using multiple financial systems

Reconciling bank statements, accounts for State and Federal revenue and expenditures, and other various grant programs

Reviewing accounts and perform various accounting functions for all the Human Services programs

Maintaining the general ledger, preparing accurate and concise adjusting entries to the general ledger

Assisting peers with accounting tasks

Preparing and presenting to stakeholders including program managers and/or division and department directors

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes that will lead to success in this role include:

Independent critical thinking and analysis

Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency

Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of stakeholders

Utilizing resources to problem solve

Strong understanding of the nuances of government accounting

Ability to work autonomously with a strong team focus

Strives while working remotely

Passionate about agency’s mission and vision

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with emphasis on government accounting

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience in government accounting

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in government accounting is highly preferred.

CPA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Offer of employment contingent on job related assessments, criminal history check, and education verification. Supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.

Due to the nature of this position, this comprehensive application may take over an hour to complete. Please feel free to view the supplemental questions prior to starting your application and/or take breaks throughout the process by saving your application and returning to it later.

Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal. Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process:

Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.

Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.

The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.

If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity.

The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team’s schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin.

Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in.

Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting:
Work Experience: No Experience