Senior Accounting Technician

Job Description:

Senior Accounting Technician

Description

Overview

We have extended the closing date for this position to 01/26/2025. If you have already submitted an application, there is no need to reapply.

We are excited to welcome a highly motivated, innovative, enthusiastic, and inclusive individual to join our Natural Resources Department as a Senior Accounting Technician!

This senior-level position within the Accounting Technician series involves performing complex and specialized clerical accounting tasks. The role requires a deep understanding of bookkeeping principles and public agency accounting procedures.
The typical schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.

To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources .

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising and providing guidance to assigned accounting clerical staff, either directly or indirectly.
• Entering data into computers, ledgers, and other accounting records, and utilizing computer-generated reports to reconcile documents and cash.
• Maintaining accurate accounting summaries.
• Preparing basic financial reports and projections of funds.
• Processing and verifying payroll records and related information.
• Balancing daily cash transactions and auditing recap reports.
• Preparing bank deposits and reconciling bank statements.
• Collaborating with data processing teams to correct and enhance computer information and reports.
• Assisting other employees with bookkeeping methods and procedures.
• Implementing and maintaining organized and efficient filing systems.
• Researching clerical accounting issues and recommending procedures to resolve them.
• Gathering and calculating data for departmental budgets.
• Training, directing, and monitoring the work of other employees as needed.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Senior_Accounting_Technician.

What we're looking for:

• Experience with entering hours, making corrections to timesheets, and updating employee profile information.
• Ability to review the Payroll General Ledger Detail Report to ensure accurate and proper coding.
• Skill in verifying data entered by credit cardholders and providing assistance as needed.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise between credit cardholders and the finance team regarding credit limits.
• A candidate with payroll processing experience (preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to notice and address minor discrepancies.
• Strong ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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.

• Three (3) years of experience maintaining financial and statistical records in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities 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. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefit

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.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$23.14 - $27.77 Hourly