Accountant

Garfield County Colorado•Rifle, CO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for complex accounting and finance functions within the Human Services Department, including processing accounts payable; reconciling and balancing accounts; ensuring accuracy in the general ledger, and maintaining the fiscal records in accordance with county, state, and federal requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Two years of experience working in accounts payable, payroll processing, cash reconciliation, revenue receipting reconciliation, billing, purchasing, or related area.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
Can translate complex technical concepts to nontechnical users.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.
Able to break down complex problems, evaluate data, consider the best approach, investigate alternatives, and make informed decisions.
Ability to solve technical problems, analyze problems, identify solutions, and recommend solutions.
Ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports to avoid errors and discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Manages accounts payable, vendor payroll functions, and monitors and reconciles billable Medicaid activities, including file maintenance, vendor relations, report submissions, and data entry into various financial systems.
Reviews fiscal source documentation for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorizations, sufficiency of information, proper account combinations and accurate billing activities.
Identifies and resolves discrepancies.
Utilize QuickBooks to review approved disbursements of funds and ensure accuracy in fiduciary accounts and compliance with financial procedures.
Provide training, guidance, and support to department employees on finance processes, procedures, and internal finance protocols.
Prepares and analyzes various accounting and journal entries and financial reports for month-end and fiscal year-end tasks and makes recommendations based on findings.
Communicates deadlines and processes to department employees.
May assist with contracts and/or grants administration and monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines, and monitor related expenditures.
Performs reconciliations of data and reports between the county and state financial systems ensuring propriety of amount, accounting distribution and funding source.
Respond to vendor and/or employee questions regarding financial transactions.
Provides documentation and explanations for audits or reviews conducted by internal staff, state partners, or external auditors.
Provides support to DHS Finance staff, cross-trains for backup and coverage purposes.
Processes claims in designated State systems as needed in compliance with state regulations.
Researches and stays updated on state and federal laws, regulations, program requirements, and funding rules to ensure compliance and guide internal financial decision-making.
Other duties as assigned.