Accounting Specialist II or Senior Accounting Specialist; P-Card & AP

Accounting Specialist II or Senior Accounting Specialist (P-Card & AP)

Employment Type: Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $45,979.
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: N
Elected Office / Department: FINANCE

Douglas County is seeking a detail-oriented professional for either an Accounting Specialist II or a Senior Accounting Specialist. Whether supporting Countywide Accounts Payable and Purchasing Card operations or managing complex reconciliations, revenue balancing, payroll support and financial reporting, you’ll play an essential role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls and ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds. Put your accounting expertise to work where accuracy, accountability and public service come together.

Classification (level) and compensation is based on qualifications and experience as it relates to the position.
Accounting Specialist II:
Generally, the hiring range is $45,979 - $57,474 annually.
Senior Accounting Specialist:
Generally, the hiring range is $48,906 - $61,133 annually.
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.

• Reviews invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, appropriate authorization, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Processes routine invoices and payment transactions within the County's financial system.
• Verifies account coding, purchase order information, approvals and other required documentation prior to payment.
• Identifies missing or inconsistent information and works with departments or vendors to resolve routine discrepancies.
• Assists with vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
• Maintains organized and accurate electronic records supporting accounts payable transactions.
• Assists with routine reconciliations, reports and research related to accounts payable activity.
• Supports year-end and other periodic accounts payable processes as assigned.

• Provides day-to-day administrative support for the County's P-Card program.
• Reviews P-Card transactions and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with established requirements.
• Monitors transactions for missing receipts, incomplete documentation, coding issues, or other routine exceptions and follows up with cardholders as appropriate.
• Assists cardholders and departments with routine P-Card questions, procedures, documentation requirements and system navigation.
• Assists with routine P-Card reconciliations, reporting and compliance reviews.
• Escalates unusual transactions, repeated compliance concerns, or other issues requiring higher-level review.

• Enters, reviews, verifies and maintains financial information in applicable systems.
• Performs routine reconciliations and researches discrepancies using established procedures.
• Assists with maintaining accounting records and documentation in accordance with established retention requirements.
• Responds to routine questions from employees, departments and vendors regarding assigned accounting processes.
• Assists with preparation of reports, spreadsheets and financial information as requested.
• Provides backup support for other transactional accounting functions as trained and assigned.
• Identifies opportunities to improve routine processes, workflows, documentation, and customer service.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Prepare customized accounting, financial, and fiscal reports for special projects.
• Enter financial data into accounting…