Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant provides advanced professional accounting support to the Chief Financial Officer and plays a key role in maintaining the County’s financial integrity. This position manages complex accounting processes, ensures compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements, oversees workflow within the Finance team, and prepares accurate and timely financial reports.

Starting salary range is from $7,365.17 to $8,953.71 depending on experience, plus full benefits. The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours per month
• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• Dependent Care FSA
• FSA and HSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
• Employer Paid Norton Life Lock Membership
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA
  - Empower Retirement
• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA
  - Empower Retirement
• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
• Discounted Pet Insurance and Gym Memberships

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete Ics 100 and Ics 700 within the first year of employment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business/public administration, or related field; five years of progressively responsible governmental accounting or finance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF functions) required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.