Accountant 1 bei Larimer County, CO
Larimer County, CO · Fort Collins, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Fort Collins
About the Department
Join the Treasurer’s Office as an Accountant I!
Are you ready to put your accounting skills to work in a meaningful way? If you hold a Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, we’d love to hear from you!
As an Accountant I, you will contribute to the vital functions of the Larimer County Treasurer’s Office by performing a variety of accounting tasks under the guidance of experienced management. In this role, you’ll gain practical experience in accounting methods and processes while supporting the important work of our office.
The duties of an accountant for the Treasurer are very specific. Some of what we do is universal, but it takes a good understanding of the purpose of the Treasurer’s office to fully grasp the responsibilities we perform. Learn more about our mission here: https://www.larimer.gov/treasurer.
Start your journey in a rewarding accounting career with Larimer County!
This full-time position is in our office at 200 W. Oak Street, Suite 2100, Fort Collins, CO, with hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.Position Duties
What you'll be doing:
- Preparing and or assisting with the following tasks: ACH detail reporting, accounts payable warrants/checks clearing, bank confirmations, journal entries, bank reconciliations
- Performing assigned accounting functions, working under the guidance of management personnel
- Applying and reviewing accounting processes within the scope of work
- Learn to apply accounting principles to maintain financial transactions and audit financial records
To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Accountant_I
What we're looking for:
- Understands accounting methods, procedures, and terms
- Prepare, examine, and verify routine financial documents and reports with accuracy
- Create internal financial statements, journal entries, reports, and analyses
- Apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations to accounting, budgeting, and auditing tasks.
- Be highly proficient in MS Excel and comfortable working with the General Ledger
- Know routine business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases
- Demonstrate experience with automated financial management systems
- Understand generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting required.
Benefits
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
Other Qualifications
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
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