Description
While the full salary range for the Accountant I position is $25.20 -
$37.81 hourly / $52,416.00 - $78,644.80 annually,the anticipated
hiring range is $25.20 - $31.50 hourly / $52,416.00 - $65,520.00
annually. Final salary DOQ.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under minimal supervision of the Sheriff's Office Department Finance
Manager, this position performs a variety of technical accounting duties
covering a broad range of accounting functions including general accounting,
analysis, and reconciliations throughout assigned sections within the
Sheriff's Office.
Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL 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:
Performs technical and analytical duties required for the acquisition of
equipment, services, and supplies.
Performs a variety of tasks related to the development and monitoring of the
Department's annual budget.
Responsible for tracking contracts from inception to renewal to completion.
Processes invoices for assigned sections including purchases, services,
travel and business expense reimbursement requests, and purchasing card
transactions.
Distributes and reconciles petty cash.
Tracks progress of fixed asset and CIP projects. Vehicle status is tracked
from ordering to completed vehicle.
Researches and responds timely to questions from vendors and from section
staff regarding accounts payable, travel and business expenses and
purchasing card related questions.
Prepares accounting journal entries ensuring appropriate documentation and
classification.
Performs periodic monitoring and maintenance for purchase orders. Responsible
for the year-end closing process for purchase orders.
Performs limited financial analysis to assist with the preparation of
financial reports.
Prepares specified interim financial reports to assist management with
tracking budgets, allocations, expenditures, and revenues. Runs reports
and extracts data to assist with the compilation of financial reports and
researches projects for the department, as requested.
Enters, verifies, and maintains data within the budget and financial
software systems and spreadsheets. Creates reports from the software systems
to assist with the annual budget development, as well as periodic budget
monitoring and cost projections.
Serves as the primary contact for the assigned section for receiving and
processing contracts within County policies.
Maintains the contract database for accuracy including monitoring and updating
information as changes occur.
Assists with the preparation of the Board Summary Reports and prepares
Resolutions.
Provides assigned sections with weekly status reports regarding grants,
contracts and other major activity.
Assists with the preparation of materials for special projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices.
Knowledge of accounting office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.
Intermediate working knowledge of Excel is required. Basic knowledge of
various software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,
Microsoft Access, or similar.
Ability to prepare and maintain financial analyses, reports, and files.
Ability to analyze financial transactions and research and resolve issues
related to the job and to vendors and section questions.
Ability to use computerized accounts payable applications and personal
computer software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with strong oral and written skills is
required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County
department staff, Sheriff's Office staff, supervisors, co-workers,
and vendors.
Ability to organize and prioritize work activities so that work is completed
thoroughly, accurate y, and efficiently. Excellent time management skills
are required.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member, in an organized and
productive manner, and able to assess workload to establish priorities and
meet deadlines. Takes the initiative to propose changes to processes in order
to improve accuracy/efficiency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED Equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of accounting experience. Intermediate
proficiency in Excel.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the
requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: None.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College level courses or Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
Experience in large financial systems such as SAP.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.