Accountant

Jefferson County CO•Golden, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson County is seeking an Accountant to support our Central Accounting team. In this role, you will prepare financial reports and schedules, complete bank and account reconciliations, and coordinate and process transactional work for a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll work with a high level of accuracy and complexity while ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, GAAP, and GASB standards. This position partners closely with departments across the County and uses Workday and Excel to review transactions, troubleshoot discrepancies, and maintain financial integrity. You’ll operate within a decentralized financial structure, collaborating with specialized teams while contributing to countywide consistency and accuracy. The role includes a mix of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual responsibilities, offering both predictable routines and opportunities to support broader initiatives through project-based work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field
1 year of work-related experience
Must have a valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations, nor more than one DUI, DWI, DWAI conviction in the past three years.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding customer service skills
Strong written and oral communication
Independent critical thinking and analysis
Detail oriented with experience entering and tracking data
Ability to identify and resolve budget reconciliations
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Workday experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Performs various accounting functions by making necessary adjustments in the county’s financial system.
Balances and reconciles balance sheets and interdepartmental transfer accounts.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel to develop, revise, and maintain spreadsheets and databases for reporting and tracking purposes for all core activities.
Prepares and corrects journal entries.
Acquires necessary documentation of fund transfers between divisions.
Reviews information in the asset management system to ensure accuracy.
Coordinates financial journal entries.
Prepares journal entries for cost allocations, payroll taxes, postage charges, telephone charges and other interdepartmental charges and transfers.
Interacts with other agencies and departments by serving as a liaison between consultants and the county.
Compiles necessary information as needed by consultants.
Executes a variety of routine functions by maintaining files.
Sets up new business units and account numbers.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.