Financial Services Specialist

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VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent

Job Summary

This position has an anticipated work schedule of:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, subject to change.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Audits expenditures, encumbrances, and revenues for each division budget; reconciles with County Finance accounting system summaries.
• Processes vendor invoices in the County Finance accounting system to initiate timely and accurate payments.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices for services rendered.
• Prepares and distributes monthly financial reports, quarterly reports to federal agencies and verifies reimbursements are received via electronic deposits.
• Coordinates the issuance of purchase and travel cards to employees and monitors expenses to verify guidelines are being followed.
• Reconciles purchase/travel card transactions and vendor statements and verifies account accuracy and resolves and discrepancies.
• Tracks travel and training expenses for employees.
• Manages petty cash disbursements and compiles receipts for reimbursement through the County Finance accounting system.
• Collects all revenue received by the Sheriff's Office and remits deposits to the County Finance Department.
• Assists with Capital Assets: Additions, Deletions, and Annual Inventories.
• Assists divisions with budget preparation and requests.
• Conducts research and provides financial data analysis within the accounting system as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to use office equipment, including computer, calculator, copier and telephone.
• Proficiency in computer Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform math calculations quickly and accurately.
• Must be detail oriented and ensure accuracy in work.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Minimum two years experience in accounting or accounts payable

• College degree in accounting
• Relevant finance experience within the last five (5) years.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Work Conditions

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional overtime on weeknights and/or weekends may be necessary.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.