Senior Accountant

Clear Creek County, Colorado•Georgetown, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant performs professional accounting, financial reporting, grant accounting, and payroll functions for Clear Creek County under the limited supervision of the Finance Director. The role provides primary oversight of the General Ledger, reconciliations, and internal and external financial reporting, and supports the annual audit and single audit. It also serves as a technical resource on governmental accounting, grant compliance, and payroll regulations. Duties may vary based on County operational needs. This is a 40-hour-per-week position with a hybrid work environment. Finance operations are conducted over a four-day Monday-through-Thursday work week, generally as four 10-hour days. Some flexibility is available as long as County operations are supported Monday through Thursday. The position works in an office environment with remote capacity and may involve travel to other worksites and meetings.

Requirements

Meet one of the following: current, valid CPA licensure from the Colorado Board of Accountancy; a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field and three years of professional accounting experience; an associate's degree in Accounting and five years of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration may substitute for one year of required experience.
Valid Colorado motor vehicle driver's license.
Pass a financial, criminal, and traffic background check.
Have United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
Knowledge of financial system applications and processing, GAAP, GASB pronouncements, governmental fund accounting, and financial analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), allowable costs, and single audit requirements.
Knowledge of federal and Colorado payroll laws and regulations, including payroll taxes, FLSA, wage garnishments, and benefit and retirement withholdings.
Proficiency in financial accounting software and computer applications, including Microsoft products such as Word and Excel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organization, time-management, mathematical, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines, work independently, prioritize work, and maintain professionalism and effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of payroll, personnel, and financial records.
Ability to work effectively in remote and in-person environments and use standard office procedures and equipment.
Ability to meet recurring payroll and grant reporting deadlines.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software to prepare documents, spreadsheets, email, and timesheets.

Nice To Haves

Experience in state or local government finance or accounting.
Experience with federal grant compliance, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and single audit requirements.
Experience processing public-sector payroll, including retirement plan reporting.
Professional certification such as CPA, CGFM, CPP, or FPC.
Experience with Springbrook or a similar governmental ERP system.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements.
Oversee the County General Ledger, including journal entries, account analysis, and month-end close.
Reconcile assigned funds monthly, including bank, cash, and Treasurer reconciliations.
Transition revenue information from the Treasurer into the Finance ledger and analyze expenditures against revenue and budget.
Prepare reports for federal, state, and other outside agencies, as well as internal management reports.
Participate in the annual audit and single audit and assist with preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with GAAP.
Audit and process assigned contract and miscellaneous expense payments.
Manage and maintain accounting system setup for expenses.
Analyze available funds at management's request.
Provide technical guidance to staff on governmental accounting, grants, and payroll.
Help develop and update accounting, grant, and payroll policies and procedures.
Identify issues and work with the Finance Director and Assistant County Manager to resolve them.
Follow County policies and procedures and laws and regulations governing County finances.
Manage the financial aspects of County grants from award through closeout, including establishing grant budgets and General Ledger accounts.
Track grant expenditures, matching requirements, and allowable costs in accordance with federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and state and grantor requirements.
Prepare and submit periodic financial reports and reimbursement requests to funding agencies.
Work with the Grants Administrator and departments on Countywide grant compliance and reporting.
Compile the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and support the single audit.
Monitor fixed assets purchased with grant and other assigned funds.
Process, review, and reconcile regular and off-cycle payrolls accurately and on time.
Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings while protecting confidentiality.
Prepare and file federal and state payroll tax returns and deposits, year-end W-2s, and related retirement plan, Colorado FAMLI, and unemployment reports.
Support Affordable Care Act reporting in coordination with Human Resources.
Reconcile payroll and payroll liability accounts to the General Ledger each pay period and at month end.
Monitor federal and state payroll and wage-and-hour regulations and recommend process changes as needed.
May instruct, delegate, and review the work of lower-classified employees in a lead capacity.