El Paso County is hiring an Accountant to play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of County operations. You will manage journal entries, reconcile the general ledger, track capital assets, and oversee grant and fund accounting while supporting the annual audit and ACFR.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes, prepares, and posts all journal entries to the general ledger, including the Treasurer's Interface, and ensures compliance with GAAP, GASB, Federal, State, and Local policies and procedures.Analyzes and reviews accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Due To, and Due From, ensuring consistency with applicable standards.Reconciles the General Ledger to the Treasurer's report.Ensures accurate reporting to grantors to maximize funding and reimbursement to the County.Prepares billing backup for invoicing other agencies and works directly with departments on accounting issues.Prepares permits and surcharges, monthly billings, compiles deposits for various divisions, and tracks Accounts Receivables.Assists with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other management reports.Tracks all Capital Assets using the automated County-wide system.Assists with the annual audit by gathering information from auditors, budget staff, and department staff; prepares year‑end closing entries, statements, and schedules for the audit.Tracks Certificate of Participation (COP) Vendor Payments and coordinates COP approvals.Prepares year‑end entries on fixed assets, infrastructure, COP WIP, interest, amortization schedules, summary of debt services, COP premium, and bond cost amortizations.Verifies capital asset data each month and verifies departmental capital asset inventories on a rotating basis.Prepares and distributes monthly expenditure reports to County departments.Reconciles 941's to the General Ledger as required.Tracks and distributes Subdivision Releases.Tracks materials used for projects through the Job Cost System and analyzes job costs and attachments, ensuring correct use of job cost codes.Compiles inventory for various divisions, provides year‑end reports, and compiles information for auditors.Assists auditors with review of financial records to establish the County's financial condition and maintain a high bond standard.Conducts research projects for County departments or the public, including CORA requests.Supplies backup to the Lead Accountant and other accountants.Performs other duties as required.Supervision ExercisedThis classification does not have supervisory authority but may provide expertise or limited guidance to employees, overseeing work quality, training, and guidance, and serving as a subject matter expert on the functional area.Supervision ReceivedReceives general supervision. Employees follow standard operating procedures and policies with periodic performance reviews.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Understanding of cost/benefit, productivity, and economic analyses.Working knowledge of governmental fund accounting preferred.Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and practices.Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.Excellent communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with co‑workers, County staff, and the public; ability to provide excellent customer service.Ability to reconcile and balance reports.Ability to successfully complete the Accountant matrix.Competence in using computers and applications, including spreadsheets and accounting software.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain confidentiality; honesty and trustworthiness required.Proficiency with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and calculators.Regular and punctual attendance.Required Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.Preferred Education & ExperienceTwo years of directly related accounting experience.Governmental and/or public accounting experience.Licenses/CertificatesValid driver's license.Pre-Employment RequirementsConditional post‑offer background investigation, motor‑vehicle record check, and drug screen.Work ConditionsDuties are primarily performed in an office and remote environment; some travel may be required.El Paso County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County is an E‑Verify participant and adheres to Federal drug‑screening guidelines, requiring a pre‑employment drug screen.CompensationHiring Range: $68,000.00 – $78,000.00 Annually.Work HoursAnticipated schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (subject to change).#J-18808-Ljbffr