Senior Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Larimer County, CO
Location: La Junta, CO 81050
Description:
Salary: $39.14 - $46.96 Hourly
Location : LV 1800 S CR 31, CO
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 202500183
Department: Natural Resources
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Overview
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled, talented, and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Accountant!
The Senior Accountant requires a broad and advanced knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. This is a key role that will have a wide variety of duties, including being responsible for the daily accounting operations, and the supervision of technical and administrative staff.
Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands by providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.
The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
To learn more about what we do, visit .
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
To view the full job description, visit -
What we're looking for:
Qualifications
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role's needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
Benefits
Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits.
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.
01
Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by:
02
Based on your choice in the previous question, describe how you would apply this guiding principle in this position.
03
Are you a current or previous employee of Larimer County?
04
Do you have a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting?
05
Do you have a Master's degree in a related field?
06
Do you have any relevant certifications? If yes, please list your certifications
07
Do you have five (5) years of relevant experience?
08
Do you have any supervisory experience? If yes, please describe your supervisory experience.
09
Please describe your accounting experience.
10
Please describe your experience with annual financial statements.
11
Please explain the difference between financial reporting and management reporting.
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What is your experience reconciling or auditing financial records?
Required Question
Location : LV 1800 S CR 31, CO
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 202500183
Department: Natural Resources
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Overview
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking a skilled, talented, and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Accountant!
The Senior Accountant requires a broad and advanced knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. This is a key role that will have a wide variety of duties, including being responsible for the daily accounting operations, and the supervision of technical and administrative staff.
Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands by providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.
The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
To learn more about what we do, visit .
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Supervising professional, technical, and administrative staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Reconciling financial records, including cash receipts, accounts receivable, monthly bank statements, and balance sheet activity; prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Entering financial data into accounting systems and generate reports from that data.
- Tracking and reporting on projects and programs by preparing financial reports, maintaining and reconciling cost reports, assisting project/program managers with budget information, and responding to related inquiries.
- Audit and processing payments for various contracts and miscellaneous expenses.
To view the full job description, visit -
What we're looking for:
- Proficiency in routine software and business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and databases.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, external agencies, organizations, and community members.
- Experience reconciling and auditing financial records.
- Knowledge of financial auditing principles and practices.
- Familiarity with automated financial management systems.
- Understanding of governmental accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to prepare complex financial statements, reports, and analyses.
Qualifications
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role's needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting required.
- Master's degree in a related field preferred.
- Relevant certifications preferred.
- Five (5) years of relevant experience required.
Benefits
Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits.
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.
01
Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by:
- Being good stewards of public resources.
- Promoting innovation, adaptability, and committing to continuous improvement.
- Providing consistent quality customer service.
- Empowering people to take responsibility.
- Cultivating inclusive and collaborative partnerships
- Being a fulfilling, enjoyable, and inclusive place to work.
02
Based on your choice in the previous question, describe how you would apply this guiding principle in this position.
03
Are you a current or previous employee of Larimer County?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a Master's degree in a related field?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have any relevant certifications? If yes, please list your certifications
07
Do you have five (5) years of relevant experience?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have any supervisory experience? If yes, please describe your supervisory experience.
09
Please describe your accounting experience.
10
Please describe your experience with annual financial statements.
11
Please explain the difference between financial reporting and management reporting.
12
What is your experience reconciling or auditing financial records?
Required Question