What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at El Paso County, Colorado, USA?
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Job Summary
Accounting Specialist – Join a Team That Values You!
Looking for a role where your financial expertise makes a real impact? El Paso County is hiring an Accounting Specialist to handle invoice processing, ensure transaction accuracy, prepare financial reporting, and streamline accounting processes. We take pride in our strong reputation as a trusted employer, offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits (including health insurance and retirement plans) in a supportive environment. Our workplace fosters work-life balance, teamwork, and a collaborative culture, making it a great place to grow your career. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and organized, and ready to be part of a respected organization with long-term growth potential, apply today and build your future with us!
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $57,200 annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Schedule is subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close on or after 02/17/2025 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications
This position performs a wide variety of complex accounting and bookkeeping tasks in support of effective and efficient business operations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment. Will be required to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.
The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Job Summary
Accounting Specialist – Join a Team That Values You!
Looking for a role where your financial expertise makes a real impact? El Paso County is hiring an Accounting Specialist to handle invoice processing, ensure transaction accuracy, prepare financial reporting, and streamline accounting processes. We take pride in our strong reputation as a trusted employer, offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits (including health insurance and retirement plans) in a supportive environment. Our workplace fosters work-life balance, teamwork, and a collaborative culture, making it a great place to grow your career. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and organized, and ready to be part of a respected organization with long-term growth potential, apply today and build your future with us!
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $57,200 annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Schedule is subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close on or after 02/17/2025 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications
This position performs a wide variety of complex accounting and bookkeeping tasks in support of effective and efficient business operations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Administers and oversees applicable accounting functions and transactions; reviews transactions for accuracy and ensures adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures. Reviews and reconciles encumbrances and expenditures.
- Processes accounts receivable and accounts payable; verifies invoices, ensures proper expenditure line disbursements. Monitors accounts receivable collections from a variety of sources; reconciles accounts and activities; prepares appropriate postings.
- Prepares, verifies, and encodes requisitions, invoices, complex journal entries, or other transaction documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with pertinent internal policies, regulatory requirements, and other legal mandates; approves transaction documents within designated limits.
- Performs data entry into financial systems and databases, such as revenues, disbursements, transfers, and adjusts entries to ensure accuracy. appropriate databases and systems.
- Prepares and disseminates accounting-related reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical reports, and reconciliations as assigned.
- Prepares and records deposits on checks received. Prepares daily bank deposit reconciliation and daily transactions as assigned.
- Assists with resolving problems associated with accounting-related functions, such as the processing of invoices and purchase orders.
- Verifies p-card purchases are in compliance with County policy and procedures.
- Helps develop and implement improvements to payments, processes, and systems, where appropriate, to capture value through improving efficiencies.
- Develops and maintains standardized reports; responds to requests for special reports.
- Provides collection and financial data to requestors and other county departments/offices as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures. Ability to understand accounting records and procedures and apply proper accounting procedures. Ability to reconcile and balance reports.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and practices.
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be detail-oriented and ensure accuracy in work. Must have excellent organizational skills.
- Must be a flexible team player with the ability to work successfully in a changing environment.
- High level of interpersonal skills and integrity to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, County departments and agencies, vendors, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
- Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, fax machines, printers, copiers, and calculators.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Three years of accounting experience.
- Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
- Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Experience in government accounting.
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation and drug screen.
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment. Will be required to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.
The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Salary : $50,000 - $57,200
