Accountant - DHS

Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency that has over 300 employees serving the needs of nearly 40,000 residents. From the Colorado National Monument to the thriving agricultural lands and city centers, Mesa County contains a diverse, natural landscape that provides many outdoor activities and adventures. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect humanity, honesty, balance, inclusion and teamwork. We provide a level of flexibility for staff to be able to accommodate their lives outside of the office environment. We value family and the relationships that make our lives rewarding. 

Our Mission:
The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stability and opportunity for meaningful employment.  

Our Values:  
Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in creating timely accurate financial statements and reports; performs professional level accounting work in the maintenance and analysis of a general ledger; maintains complex financial records; collects, reports and reconciles all revenues collected; performs technical and administrative tasks in the processing and maintenance of financial and other related data. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Responsible for reconciling numerous GL accounts monthly and preparing journal entries. Responsible for reconciling monthly DHS GL to the State GL and making any adjusting journal entries.

Creates and reconciles reports and provides information to all department managers on project accounting as it relates to the budget.

Tracks and reports grants.

Answers questions and assists citizens and other county employees.

Provides support and back up for accounts payable, cash receipts, childcare payroll and foster care payroll as needed.

Prepares and creates detailed financial reports in order to monitor, report and evaluate financial activity.  

Balances and performs upload of information into the state system.

Review timesheets for signatures and accuracy to pay and leave authorizations.  Enters and balances time for monthly payroll.  

Maintains fixed cost distribution and project accounting in the payroll system. 

Administrative duties including: 

- Continual evaluation of current policies, procedures, and internal controls requiring effective interaction with multiple people including auditors, state employees, and direct employees.

- Assigns work, and makes decisions in the absence of the supervisor.

- Acts as lead worker for the unit. 

- Informs supervisor of employee achievements, progress, and problems.

- Suggests solutions and makes recommendations. 

- Assists auditors and accounting supervisor in annual close and prepares memorandums, letters, and reports in final form. 

Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

Performs other related duties as assigned.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits;

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement

• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

• Life insurance

• Long term disability

Salary : $5,008