Senior Accounting Specialist

Senior Accounting SpecialistThe Senior Accounting Specialist performs advanced clerical and accounting work involving financial calculations, reconciliation, and recordkeeping. This position is responsible for balancing and reconciling daily revenues for the Douglas County Office of Clerk and Recorder, and verification of department balancing software against financial reports. Additional responsibilities include management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration support, and preparation of financial reports for departmental funds. The Senior Accounting Specialist analyzes and prepares financial schedules for internal and external use and performs complex accounting tasks in compliance with fiscal rules, policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Examples of duties include preparing customized accounting, financial, and fiscal reports for special projects; entering financial data into accounting systems; maintaining accounting summaries, statements of accounts, and generating accounting reports; creating and maintaining spreadsheets for posting, tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial information; ensuring compliance with fiscal rules and regulations; researching and analyzing variances in financial reports and statements; communicating with County and department staff regarding financial discrepancies; reviewing and processing vendor invoices, cash deposits, invoices, and other accounting transactions; reconciling cash accounts, bank statements, and outstanding payments; verifying p-card purchases comply with County policies and procedures; assisting in developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency in payments and financial workflows; providing guidance to department staff on accounting procedures, policies, and issues; maintaining organized and efficient filing systems; gathering and calculating data for departmental budget preparation; tracking returned payments (NSFs) for all Clerk & Recorder divisions; sending correspondence, updating payment records, and notifying customers of outstanding payments; assisting auditors by providing financial records and documentation; maintaining confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, and county rules and regulations; participating in training and professional development opportunities; and performing other duties as assigned in support of business operations and statutory compliance and department needs. All Clerk & Recorder employees may be required to work in the Elections Division in any capacity that is needed during election cycles.Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, an associates or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar field preferred, at least three (3) years of experience with financial recordkeeping, reconciliation, and journal/ledger entries required, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and uses advanced features for reporting and data organization, knowledge of bookkeeping principles, practices, and financial recordkeeping methods, knowledge of finance and accounting concepts, including budgeting, reporting and internal controls, knowledge of data processing systems and procedures related to maintaining accurate fiscal records, interpret and respond to verbal and non-verbal cues, show empathy and maintain relationships, problem-solving and sound judgment, proficient use of tools, equipment, and computer applications, detail-oriented and thorough, apply modern office practices and operate standard office equipment, perform basic mathematical calculations, provide professional customer service, analyzes and presents data using advanced features, produce audience-appropriate written information, general typing, filing, and collating, leads or participates in process improvement projects affecting multiple work areas, analytical, reasoning, and troubleshooting abilities, establish effective work relationships, accurate data entry input, 10-key by touch and cash reconciliation, proficiency in cash management required, embrace the organization's Vision, Mission, and Core Values, communicate effectively in both oral and written form; fluently speak, read, and write in English, set and achieve goals, generate alternatives, consider risks, and make informed decisions, understand, interpret, and explain written materials (e.g., manuals, process documents), interpret and carry out various instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form, execute multiple complex tasks simultaneously, both independently and as a team member, encourage and facilitate cooperation, commitment, trust, and team spirit; work with others to achieve goals, resolve potential miscommunications and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations, retain information and apply knowledge to daily duties, adapt to changing tasks without loss of efficiency or composure, maintain confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, and county rules and regulations, perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and ensure reliable attendance and punctuality for onsite work. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire or within 90 days of hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. U.S. Citizenship required.