Accountant - Finance

Mesa County•Grand Junction, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is designed as a cross-functional accounting position. Team members rotate through key accounting functions (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting) on a regular basis to support operational continuity, cross-training, and professional development. The role requires professional interaction with citizens, vendors, county staff, Human Resources and other department fiscal managers including clear written and verbal communication.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting and/or finance.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible related accounting or finance work.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (desired)
Experience with governmental accounting or familiarity with GASB standards

Responsibilities

Provide accounting support to internal stakeholders including Budget, Grants, Purchasing, and departmental teams.
Serve as a point of contact for public inquiries related to billing, payments and financial records; provide clear, professional responses.
Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and workflows.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Enter transactions and maintain the general ledger, journals, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting records in county systems.
Prepare, review, and support periodic financial reports and schedules for management.
Support budget and forecast activities by ensuring timely and accurate ledger entries.
Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
Prepare documentation and respond to requests for the county’s annual audit; assist auditors as needed.
Ensure transactions and processes align with applicable GASB pronouncements, policies and internal controls.
Serve as accounts receivable superuser: generate invoices, post receipts, apply payments and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor departmental receivable processes and depositing procedures; support collections and aging follow-up.
Assist with vendor invoice processing, coding, and vendor inquiries.
Coordinate procurement/payment documentation and support payment schedules when needed.
Maintain fixed asset records, document additions/disposals, and support depreciation entries.
Assist with inventory records, cycle counts, and reconciliation of variances.
Research and implement best practices to improve financial processes and system integrity.
Lead or support special projects and workflow improvements as assigned.
Primary contact for supplier invoice intake, coding, statement reconciliations, and payment runs.
Lead customer billing cycles, invoicing, payment posting, collections follow-up, and generation of aging reports.
Manage departmental expense requests, purchasing coordination, and internal accounting inquiries.
First responder for public-facing payment and records requests; manage front-desk/phone/ERP cases/email escalations.
Maintain fixed asset register, coordinate recording, depreciations, physical verifications, and prepare asset-related entries.
Conduct cycle counts, reconcile inventory records, and coordinate reorder or disposal actions.
Lead monthly bank and cash reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.