Finance Specialist I

Finance Specialist I

Employment Type: 3 - Part-time Regular

Pay Range: $26.62 - 39.93

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Overtime Exempt: N

Elected Office / Department: CLERK & RECORDER

The Finance Specialist I performs advanced accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis with a high level of accuracy and technical expertise. This role manages daily revenue reconciliation, maintains financial data integrity, prepares and analyzes reports, and ensures compliance with fiscal policies and GAAP. Key duties include processing transactions, conducting variance analysis, reconciling cash and bank accounts, supporting audits, monitoring internal controls, and assisting with budget preparation. The position also manages NSF recovery processes, guides staff on financial procedures, and maintains organized financial records. All Clerk & Recorder employees may be required to support Elections Division operations during election cycles.

Generally, the hiring range is $26.62-$33.27 per hour. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Your future is important to us!

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans - plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

BENEFITS:https://www.douglasco.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits/

JOB DESCRIPTION: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglasco/classspecs/1860257?keywords=finance%20specialist%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, journal and ledger entries, or related accounting functions required. An Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field is preferred and may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire or within 90 days of hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. U.S. Citizenship required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 11/02/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.