Accountant - I, II, or Senior

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.

• 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 schedules, responding to auditor questions, and implementing audit recommendations.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource for assigned program areas such as grants, capital assets, enterprise funds, or special revenue funds.
• Support payroll accounting and costing, including reconciling payroll liability accounts, validating payroll allocations, and assisting with payroll system reporting.
• Participate in policy and procedure development, recommending updates to strengthen internal controls or improve financial accuracy.
• Provide guidance and informal leadership to Accountant I staff, reviewing work for accuracy and offering training on County financial systems.
• Assist with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system maintenance, including testing updates, validating data, and supporting system improvements.
• Conduct financial analysis to support management decisions, including cost-benefit reviews, trend analysis, and forecasting. Review financial transactions for compliance with County policies, state and federal regulations, grant requirements, and internal control standards.
• Collaborate with County departments and elected officials’ offices to resolve financial issues, interpret financial data, and support operational decision-making.

• Oversee specialized accounting areas such as capital assets, debt service, grants management, enterprise funds, or pension accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare presentations and reports for County leadership, elected officials, and external agencies, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Lead preparation of major components of the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including complex schedules, footnotes, statistical data, and narrative sections in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards. Serve as liaison to external auditors, coordinating audit schedules, responding to technical inquiries, and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Oversee grant compliance, including allowability reviews, indirect cost calculations, reporting requirements, and monitoring of subrecipients when applicable.
• Conduct advanced financial analysis, including long-term forecasting, trend evaluation, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, including automation projects, workflow redesign, and enhancements to financial reporting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls, ensuring alignment with County objectives, state statutes, and federal requirements.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by Accountant I and II staff.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to accounting staff, supporting professional development and ensuring consistent application of accounting standards.
• Support development of the County’s annual budget, including revenue forecasting, fund balance analysis, and preparation of high-level financial summaries.
• Analyze financial impacts of policy changes, legislation, and operational decisions, providing recommendations to management. Ensure compliance with GASB pronouncements, including evaluating new standards, implementing required changes, and updating County procedures.

WHAT YOU HAVE

ACCOUNTANT I:
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

• Minimum of one (1) year or more Internship or professional accounting required.
• Minimum of one (1) year or more enterprise accounting systems (Workday/Tyler/Munis) preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year or more of Governmental or public sector finance preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• Minimum of three (3) years or more professional accounting experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years or more enterprise accounting systems (Workday/Tyler/Munis) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years or more Governmental fund accounting, including preparing financial statements or Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) components preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• Minimum of four (4) years or more progressively responsible accounting experience, including governmental accounting required.
• Minimum of four (4) years or more Governmental fund accounting, including preparing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)/Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) documents preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years or more supervisory or lead worker experience preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years or more enterprise accounting systems (Workday/Tyler/Munis) and advanced financial modeling preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or similar certification obtained by a Professional recognized organization preferred.

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Day after New Year's Day - January 2nd
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th
• Memorial Day - May 25th
• Employee Appreciation Day - June 3rd
• Juneteenth Day - June 19th
• Independence Day (observed) - July 3rd
• Day before Labor Day - September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Labor Day - September 7th
• Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th
• Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 12th
• Veteran's Day - November 11th
• Day before Thanksgiving - November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
• Day after Thanksgiving - November 27th
• Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
• Christmas Day - December 25th
• Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.)

* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
• The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days.
• Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off,
  a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods.
• No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.
• For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off.
• No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official.

*** The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026***

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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

• Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
• After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
• Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.

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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

• Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
• Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
• Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410

BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.

Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.

ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)

• Optional Life Insurance
• Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
• Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans