Accountant II Castle Rock

Accountant II

We are looking for an Accountant II to support core accounting operations and financial reporting activities in Castle Rock, Colorado. This role contributes to the accuracy of fixed asset records, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and audit preparation while partnering with internal teams on grants and expenditure classification. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a public sector finance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review invoice and voucher submissions to confirm accurate account assignment and available budget prior to approval.
• Maintain fixed asset records, record depreciation activity, and reconcile related balances to ensure complete and accurate reporting.
• Organize and support the annual physical inventory review of capital assets and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare journal entries, deposits, vouchers, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation for daily and month-end accounting activities.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and specialized balances, including grant-related activity, retainage, and other assigned accounts.
• Assist in assembling financial schedules and work papers for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other audit requests.
• Provide guidance to departmental staff on whether costs should be capitalized or expensed in accordance with accounting standards and policy.
• Conduct petty cash reviews, document findings, and maintain scanned and indexed finance records for efficient retrieval.
• Support grant administration by helping with sub-recipient oversight, federal expenditure reporting, and coordination with external auditors during single audits.
• Serve as backup support for accounts payable processing and contribute to other finance-related assignments as needed.