Accounting Coordinator

Description

Summit County Government/Human Services is seeking a financial leader who builds strong relationships supports the HS team and brings clarity to complex financial operations.

The successful candidate will be able to plan organize manage and evaluate assigned financial operations and programs for Human Services. Provide leadership and oversight for one or more financial functions which may include budgeting accounting accounts payable and receivable contracts grants financial reporting auditing compliance and related fiscal operations. Performs complex financial and operational analysis and provides recommendations to department leadership regarding financial strategies resource allocation operational needs and short- and long-term planning.

Examples of Duties

• Thorough knowledge of governmental financial management accounting budgeting auditing and financial administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting practices applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting accounts payable and receivable grants compliance and internal controls applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of financial management systems enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems data analysis tools and other technologies used to support financial operations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex financial programs functions projects and priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational information; identify trends issues and risks; evaluate alternatives; and develop sound recommendations.
• Ability to prepare administer monitor and analyze complex budgets financial reports forecasts and other financial information.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment solve complex problems and make decisions within established authority.
• Ability to effectively utilize financial systems reporting tools spreadsheets and other technology applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including communicating complex financial information to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge and preparing clear concise and accurate reports analyses and presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department leadership employees County departments and offices external agencies auditors vendors contractors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and promote a collaborative service-oriented work environment.
• Ability to plan organize prioritize and coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be receptive to adoption and application of new and innovative technologies and technological platforms.

Typical Qualifications

• Two to five-years of governmental accounting experience or progressively responsible accounting or finance work.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting finance business public administration or a closely related field is preferred. An Associates Deree may substitute for two-years of the required experience and a bachelors degree may substitute for four-years of the required experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license

Supplemental Information

To apply please submit a Summit County Government application resume and cover letter online at or mail to Summit County Human Resources PO Box 68 Breckenridge CO 80424. For questions regarding the position please reach out to Joanne Sprouse at

All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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