Accounts Technician III - DHS na Pueblo County, CO

About the Department

Performs a wide variety of accounting clerical work involving the preparation, processing, maintenance and review of financial and statistical records, including the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or payroll.

***THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES***

Position Duties

• Examines and verifies that entries, postings and totals are accurate and supporting documents are included in reports.
• Prepares and processes a variety of bills and invoices; including accounts payable vouchers and purchase orders.
• Codes, posts, checks and balances documents into accounts.
• Reconciles account records; including locating and correcting errors in accordance with the County and State accounting policies.
• Gathers, prepares, tabulates and checks financial and statistical reports.
• Maintain and files fiscal records/files and vendor files.
• Prepares and balances deposits; including petty cash, also sets up cash drawers for the next day’s transactions.
• Resolves problems by contacting vendor(s) and/or other County departments/divisions.
• Assists with customer service, answering phones and sorting and distributing mail.
• Reconciles and balances County warrants with original documents to maintain accurate record of financial transactions.
• Researches and prepares reports and documents for supervisors, customers and state and local agencies.
• Prepares fiscal data for use in budget preparation
• Collects and processes payments; including the resolution of delinquent accounts. 
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

• Reviews and processes documents for assigned payrolls; including non-contractual, day care, mental health and child welfare.
• Processes Child Welfare Medicaid and entitlements.
• Conducts audits on payroll, refunds and State Administrative Adjustments.
• Knowledge of the TRAILS, CFMS, EBT and other systems pertaining to Child Welfare and payrolls.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s Degree in the field of Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must successfully pass background check

Other Qualifications

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)