Accounting Manager - District Attorney's Office

Jefferson County

6d•$81,124 - $129,798•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction from the Chief of Staff, the Accounting Manager oversees accounting activities for the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Recommends and implements best practices for forecasting, budget, AP, AR, accounting, and grant management. Supervises and supports part-time Senior Administrative Coordinator. Acts as a liaison with Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. Completes, verifies, and validates financial and regulatory reports including grant reporting. Ensures compliance with grant and audit requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, economics, business, or other applicable field
3 years of work-related experience
Position allows for an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required.
A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Responsibilities

Manages the Gilpin and Jefferson County budgets, office checking accounts, Department of Local Affairs Reports, grant reporting, equitable sharing reporting, mandated costs reimbursements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, contracts, and VALE/CVC billing.
Responsible for strategic management of office budget to maximize options for the District Attorney, produce budget projections, and advocates for the office.
Supervises the work of the part-time Senior Administrative Coordinator in the processing of accounts payable, timecards, payroll, travel, and the maintenance of employee files. Conducts quarterly and annual performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Encumbers and tracks approvals for training and various purchases. Recommends and develops fiscal procedures and researches software systems. Submits reports as required by federal, state, grant, judicial, and municipal entities. Ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards as approved by the District Attorney. Proposes and implements improvements. Communicates changes in policy and procedures. Verifies and reviews general ledger. Oversees adjusting journal entries.
Provides back up to Chief of Staff on Human Resources issues.
Solicits and reports grant financial data quarterly and annually. Prepares grant applications as needed.
Oversees accurate employee reimbursements.
Other duties as assigned.