El Paso County, Colorado, USA · 1 day ago
Financial Services Specialist
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expEl Paso County is a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery. The Financial Services Specialist coordinates and performs bookkeeping activities, maintains accounts payable and receivable, and prepares financial reports to ensure efficient financial operations.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Audits expenditures, encumbrances, and revenues for each division budget; reconciles with County Finance accounting system summaries
Processes vendor invoices in the County Finance accounting system to initiate timely and accurate payments
Prepares and issues purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices for services rendered
Prepares and distributes monthly financial reports, quarterly reports to federal agencies and verifies reimbursements are received via electronic deposits
Coordinates the issuance of purchase and travel cards to employees and monitors expenses to verify guidelines are being followed
Reconciles purchase/travel card transactions and vendor statements and verifies account accuracy and resolves and discrepancies
Tracks travel and training expenses for employees
Manages petty cash disbursements and compiles receipts for reimbursement through the County Finance accounting system
Collects all revenue received by the Sheriff's Office and remits deposits to the County Finance Department
Assists with Capital Assets: Additions, Deletions, and Annual Inventories
Assists divisions with budget preparation and requests
Conducts research and provides financial data analysis within the accounting system as needed
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity
Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures
Knowledge of and ability to use office equipment, including computer, calculator, copier and telephone
Proficiency in computer Microsoft Office applications
Ability to perform math calculations quickly and accurately
Must be detail oriented and ensure accuracy in work
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
High school diploma or equivalent education
Minimum two years experience in accounting or accounts payable
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen
Preferred
College degree in accounting
Company
El Paso County, Colorado, USA
El Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nikki Simmons
Chief Financial Officer
Eli Peña
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
Colorado Springs Business Journal
2025-04-05
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