This position is anticipated to close on January 20, 2026, but applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website. ### ### GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Position performs specialized accounting duties using standardized procedures. The specialist serves accounting department functions in support of the operations for assigned programs and fiscal services; performs professional accounting duties and responsibilities involved in financial analysis, and reporting for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll; prepare journal entries and general ledger reconciliations; receives public for the administrative building and acts as a resource person regarding assigned areas of responsibilities. ### ### ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: ### ### Level I - Serve as a resource for vendors, external customers, and employees; answer questions and provide information on department policies and procedures; research problems and prepare necessary adjustments. - Process purchase orders, accounts payable and prepare general correspondence. - Serve as the first point of contact for employees and the public, respond to a wide variety of questions, maintain safety protocols. - Perform general administration responsibilities and records maintenance for additional areas of responsibility. - Monitor and interpret new developments in laws and regulations related to taxes, payroll, and/or purchasing card industry (PCI) compliance as related to assigned area of responsibility; provide technical assistance with implementation and compliance for all departments. - Ensure accuracy and input into the accounting database with regard to coding of invoices and maintenance of general ledger expense account and inventory records. - Review work of department accounting to analyze audit defendable accuracy, completeness, conformance to policy, eligibility for payment and payment authorizations. - Reconcile accounts payable totals, with general ledger and Treasurer's Office Eagle system to balance fund payments. - Review documents, requests, email and information safeguarding against potential fraud. - Informs personnel and vendors regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for completing transactions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines. ## ### Education and Experience: ### ### Level I - A minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent AND at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing accounting/financial and administrative duties is required. - Associate's degree, certificate or post high school classes in accounting is preferred. - Must have intermediate level knowledge of Excel. ### ### Licenses/Certifications: Current and valid Colorado Driver's License ### ### Must have knowledge of: - Methods and techniques of governmental accounting and financial management including applicable accounting functions. - Principles and practices of financial analysis, record keeping, auditing and reporting. - Generally accepted accounting principles and their application to municipal accounting activities. - Principles and practices of general ledger preparation and reconciliation. - Principles and procedures of payroll preparation, accounts payable and accounts receivable processing. - Principles and practices of employee payroll deductions, wage garnishments and related payroll issues. Methods and techniques of generating payroll reports. - Principles and practices of vendor management, payment documentation, and related Federal reporting requirements. - Principles and practices of receivable vendor management, payment processing, and delinquency enforcement. - Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software application. - Customer service procedures and principles. - English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. - Principles of business letter writing and report generation. Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations. ## ### Hiring Range: Level I - $22.20 to $24.42 hourly ## ### General Benefits: Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available. ## ?To Apply: External candidates, please apply by clicking here{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.

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