Accountant I & II-Hybrid Work Model

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

5d•$55,286 - $99,015•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families. Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach). ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability. The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities. Note: While this position is eligible for career progression as outlined below, this posting is hiring for an Accountant I or II only, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Working knowledge of basic accounting, budget, contracts and purchasing principles.
Intermediate proficiency of Excel and knowledge of various county and state software applications is required.
Ability to use logic and problem-solving skills to include computer systems, software, and procedural issues.
Organizes and prioritizes work activities so that work is completed accurately and efficiently. Excellent time management skills are required.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Interacts professionally with team members in a collaborative problem-solving environment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County and State personnel.
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
Three years of basic accounting experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.

Nice To Haves

Governmental or non-profit experience
Human Services experience

Responsibilities

Prepares specified interim financial reports to assist management with tracking contracts, expenditures and revenues.
Assists with interim and annual audits by researching accounting transactions and providing documents for review as requested.
Performs reconciliations of data and reports between accounting systems ensuring propriety of amount, accounting distribution and funding source.
Enters, verifies, and maintains data within the financial software systems and spreadsheets. Creates reports from the software systems to assist with the annual budget development and fiscal compliance.
Prepares accounting journal entries ensuring appropriate documentation and classification.
Processes contracts within County policies and in accordance with relevant State and Federal regulations for Human Services programs. Analyzes and evaluates requests for necessary technical data such as quantity, specifications, authorizations, and required documentation.
Participates in work groups, activities and training to enhance knowledge in program areas, computer systems, and policies.
Manages monthly billing for service providers including: reviewing monthly provider invoices; verifying accurate recording of billing details, reconciling identified billing errors, entering rate details into the Trails database, and liaise with service providers on processes, quality assurance, and conflict resolution.
Responsible for reviewing employee bi-weekly payroll and reports for accuracy, and communicates with employees and supervisors regarding time keeping issues. Also trains department staff on ESS/MSS system.