Douglas County

Accountant I or II

Douglas County  •  $55k - $93k/yr  •  Castle Rock, CO (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026 - 3238

Department: Finance

Job classification: Accountant II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Community Services, Accounting and Finance, Professional, Miscellaneous, Purchasing, Customer Service, Project Management, Grants Administration, Business, Office and Administrative Support, Payroll/Benefits Administration

This is complex clerical and accounting work, performing calculations and record keeping duties.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reconciles balance sheet account activity and resolves errors and outstanding items.
  • Assists Human Services staff with expenditure submissions to the State and reconciles revenue payments from the State.
  • Provides year-end analyses on Human Service programs for Single Audit preparation. Assists auditors with questions relating to balance sheet accounts and Human Services accounts.
  • Assists with plastic bag fee tracking, remittances, reporting and inquiries from citizens and vendors
  • Processes payment vouchers, journal entries and other administrative duties for the Finance department.
  • Provides support to the finance staff acting as a backup for various functions including sales tax, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Performs vendor setup.
  • Performs general ledger research in JD Edwards and purging documents in compliance with the retention policy when necessary.
  • Process reconciliations to include, but not limited to, grants (during grant award cycle), retainage, etc.
  • Assists grant managers with sub-recipient monitoring for grant awards as required.
  • Assists with completing the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Works closely with the County’s external auditors and any federally required governmental agency auditors for the Single Audit and compliance with Uniform Guidance.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
  • Assists with audit schedules.
  • Back-up to Accounts Payable Clerks.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Accountant I

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required.
  • Two years of accounting, finance, or related experience is required.
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Accountant II

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required.
  • Three years of accounting, finance, or related experience is required.
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Supplemental information

For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/3238-c=douglasco

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide

Douglas County

About Douglas County

There’s a reason two dozen people move to Douglas County, Colorado every day. The quality of life here is unmatched. Nestled along I-25 between Colorado’s two largest cities, Douglas County is both a magnet for successful business and a destination for outdoor adventure. This is by design. What you see in Douglas County today is the fruit of our County employees’ commitment.

We keep our community safe. We keep our citizens moving, and we keep our economy growing – while protecting our historic and natural resources. We also take care of our most vulnerable – ensuring no one falls through the cracks. We hire good people and then get out of their way.

Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly and safe communities in Colorado. It’s also one of the healthiest. In 2021, Douglas County was named the second healthiest county in America, according to the 2021 Healthy Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Since 2011, Douglas County has ranked among the healthiest counties in Colorado, according to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) analysis created by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Castle Rock, CO
Year Founded
1861
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