Budget & Finance-Accountant I-II (General Accounting

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Who We Are
Park County Government serves over 18,000 residents in communities that span our rugged and cherished mountain communities. We strive to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment and rural character. We deliver services and set standards that reflect our values and preserve our unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy.
We are seeking people who have a strong work-ethic, self-starters, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
We thrive on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. Together, we all make Park County a great place to live and work.
What We Provide
We are always hiring and want to help you start your career with us! Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive benefits, remote work opportunities, advancement and continuing education, and a hard-working yet family-friendly culture.

General Purpose
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Under general supervision of the Budget/Finance Department Head, this position performs independent and technical accounting work to record financial transactions, reconcile accounts and prepare reports for all County funds. While the Accountant I position is entry level, the Accountant II performs more complex analyses for general ledger reconciliations, audit preparation, other financial reporting and special projects. The Account II position may be required to participate in emergency planning drills and to respond as an ESF 14 during a declared emergency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountant I:

• Perform Month End Closing:
  • Import revenue extract from Treasurer system;
  • Verify all routine monthly journal entries have been posted;
  • Review general ledger detail for coding errors, missing transactions, DTF accounts, etc.
  • Perform bank reconciliation function in financial software, including verification of cash reconciled with Treasurer by fund;
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with budget variance report
• Credit Card Management
  • Review credit card charges to ensure all charges are coded and receipts uploaded
  • Contact cardholders for missing receipts and codes
  • Update codes as needed
  • Send out credit card summary to cardholders for signatures
  • Upload coded invoice to financial software
• Sales Tax Fund (LWTF)
  • Set up activity codes for newly approved projects
  • Code invoices for payment
  • Track payments to total project for reporting to LWTF Board
  • Prepare quarterly reports for LWTF Board
• Capital Assets
  • Track and enter capital assets into Fixed Asset module of financial software
• Budget
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with preparation of annual budget preparation including report preparation; analysis of accounts, history and projections; and posting budget level transactions
• Audit
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with audit preparation including a variety of reconciliations, accruals and reporting
• Other responsibilities
  • Cross train to perform accounts payable functions, including annual 1099 reporting
  • Cross train to perform standard bi-weekly payroll processing
  • Other related duties as assigned

Accountant II :

• The Accountant II position performs all responsibilities of the Accountant I level plus the following additional duties:
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with preparation of annual financial report
  • Assist Budget & Finance Director with compilation and preparation for annual Cost Allocation Plan
  • Act as a lead to Accounts Payable Clerk for accounts payable processes
  • May be required to respond as essential personnel in the ESF 14 role during a declared emergency
• Other responsibilities
  • Cross train to perform more complex payroll functions including quarterly journal entries, quarterly reporting, year end processing, including W-2s.
  • Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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