What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Larimer County?
Overview
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled, talented, and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Accountant!
The Senior Accountant requires a broad and advanced knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. This is a key role that will have a wide variety of duties, including being responsible for the daily accounting operations, and the supervision of technical and administrative staff.
Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands by providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.
The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources .
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled, talented, and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Accountant!
The Senior Accountant requires a broad and advanced knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. This is a key role that will have a wide variety of duties, including being responsible for the daily accounting operations, and the supervision of technical and administrative staff.
Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands by providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.
The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources .
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Supervising professional, technical, and administrative staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Reconciling financial records, including cash receipts, accounts receivable, monthly bank statements, and balance sheet activity; prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Entering financial data into accounting systems and generate reports from that data.
- Tracking and reporting on projects and programs by preparing financial reports, maintaining and reconciling cost reports, assisting project/program managers with budget information, and responding to related inquiries.
- Audit and processing payments for various contracts and miscellaneous expenses.
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency in routine software and business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and databases.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, external agencies, organizations, and community members.
- Experience reconciling and auditing financial records.
- Knowledge of financial auditing principles and practices.
- Familiarity with automated financial management systems.
- Understanding of governmental accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to prepare complex financial statements, reports, and analyses.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting required.
- Master's degree in a related field preferred.
- Relevant certifications preferred.
- Five (5) years of relevant experience required.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
