Accounting and Budget Analyst Job Thornton area,Colorado USA,Finance & Banking

Position Information

Position Type:
Finance/Payroll/Purchasing/Warehouse/Accounting and Budget Analyst

Date Posted: 4/17/2026

Location:

Educational Support Center, Thornton, CO

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

FTE: 1.0

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Job Code: 250415

Position Type:
Replacement

Salary:
Administrative Level 9 (minimum: $67,020 – mid-point: $82,740 – maximum: $98,461). Maximum placement for new hires typically does not exceed the mid-point.

Summary

This position monitors, analyzes, reconciles, and reports financial data and assists in developing and overseeing the district’s budget. The role ensures financial accuracy, compliance with accounting regulations, and provides stakeholders with insights to support decision‑making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts and budget allocations to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.

Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Support the district’s annual budget preparation, conducting variance analyses and expenditure projections.

Conduct financial forecasting and analysis to support strategic planning.

Assist in audits and compliance reporting.

Monitor special revenue funds including grants, food service, student activities, and other restricted funds to ensure expenditures comply with federal, state, and local grant and use requirements.

Track district revenue sources, prepare cash flow projections, and support investment strategies.

Provide financial training to schools, departments, and leadership on accounting and budgeting policies.

Maintain financial data systems, test system updates, and enhance reporting tools.

Maintain records of district capital assets and conduct inventory counts.

Manage internal financial controls.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis. Public sector experience preferred.
School district experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

Criminal background check required for hire.
CPA, CMA, CPFO, SFO, or PMP certification preferred.

Salary Information

Full‑time positions receive the salary listed. Adjustments may be made based on FTE. Administrative employees’ compensation is commensurate with education and/or experience. For more information, consult the Administrative Compensation Program or Salary Schedule.

Benefits Information

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans. These benefits are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and begin immediately upon hire. Paid time off is also provided.

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