Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY ACCOUNTANT I $28.28 - $42.41 / Hourly : Entry-level professional position responsible for performing routine accounting tasks, supporting daily financial operations, and ensuring compliance with Pueblo County policies, Colorado statutes, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role focuses on transactional accuracy, account reconciliation, and assisting higher-level accountants with financial reporting and audit preparation. ACCOUNTANT II $5,391.00 - $8,086.00 / Monthly: Mid-level professional responsible for performing complex accounting functions, financial analysis, and departmental support. This role conducts advanced reconciliations, assists with budget development, prepares financial reports, and contributes to the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The position requires independent judgment and a strong understanding of governmental accounting standards. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT $6,523.00 - $9,786.00 / Monthly: High-level professional responsible for complex financial analysis, oversight of major accounting functions, and leadership in preparing Pueblo County’s financial statements. This position ensures compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), oversees specialized accounting areas, and provides technical guidance to accounting staff. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in audits, budgeting, and financial policy development. The role collaborates extensively with County departments and elected officials’ staff to support strategic financial planning, compliance, and operational decision-making. THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS WHAT YOU WILL DO ACCOUNTANT I: Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts such as cash, receivables, payables, deposits, and other routine accounts; identify discrepancies and escalate issues as needed. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and County financial policies, escalating potential compliance issues to senior staff. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing schedules, running system reports, and validating balances. Work directly with County departments and elected officials’ offices to answer financial questions, provide guidance on procedures, and ensure accurate transaction processing. Process routine financial transactions, including journal entries, budget adjustments, interfund transfers, and corrections in accordance with County financial policies and state requirements. Support payroll accounting and costing, including validating payroll account coding, and assisting with payroll-related reconciliations. Prepare basic financial reports for internal use, including expenditure summaries, revenue tracking, and grant activity updates. Assist with audit preparation, including gathering supporting documentation, preparing reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests. Support grant accounting activities by tracking expenditures, verifying allowability, and maintaining documentation for federal and state audits. Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions, verifying supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with procurement rules, and preparing payment batches for approval. Participate in process improvement efforts, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows or strengthen internal controls. ACCOUNTANT II: Perform complex reconciliations for high-volume or sensitive accounts such as grants, capital projects, payroll liabilities, or intergovernmental revenues. Prepare advanced journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, cost allocations, and corrections requiring analytical judgment. Monitor departmental budgets, analyze variances, and provide guidance to department managers and elected officials’ staff on allowable expenditures, fund restrictions, and financial procedures. Coordinate month-end and year-end procedures for assigned areas. Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. May include grant requests, state compliance reports, and specialized program reports. Assist with development of the County’s annual budget, including revenue projections, expenditure analysis, and preparation of supporting documentation. Support preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) by preparing schedules, footnotes, and supporting documentation. Assist with audit coordination, including preparing complex sch