Job Title: AccountantClosing Date/Time: 2/1/2024 5:00 PM Mountain TimeSalary: $4,605.71 - $5,260.36 MonthlyJob Type: Full Time, RegularBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, RetirementLocation: Grand Junction, COHow to Apply: Online
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists in creating timely accurate financial statements and reports;performs professional level accounting work in the maintenance and analysis ofa general ledger; maintains complex financial records; collects, reportsand reconciles all revenues collected; performs technical and administrativetasks in the processing and maintenance of financial and other related data.
Essential DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for reconciling numerous GL accounts monthly and preparing journalentries. Responsible for reconciling monthly DHS GL to the State GL and makingany adjusting journal entries.
Creates and reconciles reports and provides information to all departmentmanagers on project accounting as it relates to the budget.
Tracks and reports grants.
Answers questions and assists citizens and other employees.
Provides support and back up for accounts payable, cash receipts,childcare payroll and foster care payroll as needed.
Prepares and creates detailed financial reports in order to monitor, reportand evaluate financial activity.
Balances and performs upload of information into the state system.
Review timesheets for signatures and accuracy to pay and leave authorizations.Enters and balances time for monthly payroll.
Maintains fixed cost distribution and project accounting in the payrollsystem.
Administrative duties including:
Continual evaluation of current policies, procedures, and internalcontrols requiring effective interaction with multiple people includingauditors, state employees, and direct employees.Assigns work, and makes decisions in the absence of the supervisor.Acts as lead worker for the unit.Informs supervisor of employee achievements, progress, and problems.Suggests solutions and makes recommendations.Assists auditors and accounting supervisor in annual close and preparesmemorandums, letters, and reports in final form.Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years ofprogressively responsible related experience.
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides theknowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
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