Accountant II-Hybrid Work Model

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families. Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach) ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability. The2Genapproach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well‑being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities. General Description of Job Performs a variety of professional accounting duties associated with the classifying, recording and reporting of County, State, and Federal funds within the Department of Human Services. Duties assigned cover a broad range of professional- level accounting functions including grant accounting, general accounting, and financial analysis. Duties Performs professional accounting services for the Department including review and approve fiscal source documents for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorization, sufficiency of information, proper fund/account combinations, and journal entry classifications. Applies knowledge of County and Grant financial policies and procedures to ensure the proper accounting and reporting of the financial activity of numerous Human Services allocations and grants. Responsible for contract negotiations, preparation, quality assurance, and monitoring of terms and relative financial billing activities. Prepares specified interim financial reports to assist management with tracking budgets, allocations, expenditures and revenues. Runs reports and extracts data to assist with the compilation of financial reports and research projects for the department as requested. Performs limited financial analysis to assist Accountant III or other team members with preparation of financial reports, monthly settlement, interim and year‑end reports. Reviews non‑reimbursable expenditures for propriety and follows up on State accounting adjustments to correct non‑reimbursable expenditures, as necessary. Works with County and/or State auditors in researching accounting transactions or providing documents for review, as necessary. Performs moderately complex reconciliations of authorized County expenditures and receipts to the State accounting systems, ensuring propriety of amount, accounting distribution and funding source. Communications extend to personnel within the Human Services agency for the purpose of offering solutions to various system and accounting inquiries, as well as other agencies within the County, other counties, State DHS accounting and external auditors as necessary to perform duties. Uses appropriate discretion when communicating sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work both independently and as a team member, in an organized and productive manner and able to assess workload to establish priorities. Takes initiative to propose changes to processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. Participates in groups, activities and training to enhance knowledge in program areas, computer systems, and policies. Requirements Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Working knowledge of general accounting, budget, contracts and purchasing principles, including GAAP. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB: Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and GAAS: Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Strong knowledge of or ability to learn county and state computer systems, including CBMS, TRAILS, CFMS, Word Excel, and Access. Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel is required. Ability to use logic and problem‑solving skills to include computer systems and software procedural issues. Must be able to work independently with limited training and direction to complete work assignments. Organizes and prioritizes work activities so that work is completed accurately and efficiently. Excellent time‑management skills are required. Interacts professionally with team members in a collaborative problem‑solving environment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County and State personnel. Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. A minimum of three years of general accounting experience. Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered. Preferred Education and Experience: Human Services, governmental and/or grant accounting experience. One year contract and billing experience. Must successfully pass pre‑employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check. Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check. Work Environment Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. Physical Demands Spends 85% of the time sitting and 15% of the time either standing or walking. Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs. Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties. Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions. Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment. Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work‑related equipment. Definitions Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time. Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job‑related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities. In accordance with Senate Bill 23‑058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party. #J-18808-Ljbffr