El Paso County, Colorado, USA · 16 hours ago
Accountant
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $78K/yr
2+ years expEl Paso County is a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery. The Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of the County by analyzing, preparing, and posting journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and assisting with audits.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Analyzes, prepares, and posts all journal entries to the general ledger, including the Treasurer's Interface. Analyzes and reviews the general ledger to ensure that accounts are maintained in a consistent manner with GAAP, GASB, Federal, State, and Local policies and procedures
Analyzes and reviews the general ledger to ensure that accounts are maintained in a consistent manner, including Accounts Receivable, Due To, and Due From
Reconciles General Ledger to the Treasurer's report
Ensures the accuracy of reporting to grantors to maximize funding and reimbursement to the County
Prepares billing backup for invoicing other agencies; works directly with departments/divisions on accounting issues
Prepares permits and surcharges, prepares monthly billings, compiles deposits for various divisions, and tracks Accounts Receivables
Assists with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other management reports
Tracks all Capital Assets using the automated County-wide system
Assists with the annual audit, including gathering information from the auditors, Budget administration staff, and departmental staff. Prepares year-end closing entries, statements, and schedules for the audit
Tracks Certificate of Participation (COP) Vendor Payments and coordinates COP approvals
Prepares year-end entries on fixed assets, infrastructure, COP's WIP, interest, amortization schedules, summary of debt services, COP premium, and bond costs amortizations
Verifies capital asset data each month. Verifies departmental capital asset inventories on a rotating basis
Prepares and distributes monthly expenditure reports and/or appropriate notification to all County departments
Reconciles 941's to the General Ledger as required
Tracks and distributes Subdivision Releases
Tracks materials used for projects through the Job Cost System. Analyzes job costs and equipment attachments, ensuring all job cost codes are used correctly
Compiles inventory for various divisions. Provides the accounting team with year-end reports. Compiles information for the auditors
Assists auditors with review of financial records in order to establish the financial condition of the County and maintain a high-ranking bond standard
Conducts various research projects requested by County departments or the general public, including CORA requests
Serves as a backup to the Lead Accountant and other accountants
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of the principles and techniques in cost/benefit, productivity, and economic analyses
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and practices
Must possess strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail
Must have strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County staff, and the public
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to reconcile and balance reports
Ability to successfully complete the Accountant matrix
Ability to use a computer and various applications, including spreadsheets and accounting software
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality; must be honest and trustworthy
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and calculators
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen
Preferred
Working knowledge of governmental fund accounting preferred
Two years of directly related accounting experience
Governmental and/or public accounting experience
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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