Accounting Manager - District Attorney's Office

Jefferson County

$81K — $129K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, economics, business, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with budget management and reporting
  • Strong knowledge of grant management processes
  • Ability to supervise and evaluate staff performance

Responsibilities

  • Manage budgets for Gilpin and Jefferson Counties and various financial accounts
  • Strategically oversee office budgets to maximize resources for the District Attorney
  • Supervise part-time Senior Administrative Coordinator's financial activities
  • Research and develop fiscal procedures and software systems
  • Prepare and solicit grant financial data and applications
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Provide backup for Chief of Staff on HR matters

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement matching
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible schedules and remote work options
Full Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
08/19/26
Division:
District Attorney Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Under general direction from the Chief of Staff, the Accounting Manager oversees accounting activities for the First Judicial District Attorney's Office. Recommends and implements best practices for forecasting, budget, AP, AR, accounting, and grant management. Supervises and supports part-time Senior Administrative Coordinator. Acts as a liaison with Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. Completes, verifies, and validates financial and regulatory reports including grant reporting. Ensures compliance with grant and audit requirements.

SCHEDULE:

This position can be hybrid, with up to two work from home days each week. Remote work allowed once trained and schedule permitting.

COMPENSATION:

Target Hiring Range: $81,123.68 - $129,797.88 USD Annual
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options, and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Manages the Gilpin and Jefferson County budgets, office checking accounts, Department of Local Affairs Reports, grant reporting, equitable sharing reporting, mandated costs reimbursements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, contracts, and VALE/CVC billing.
  • Responsible for strategic management of office budget to maximize options for the District Attorney, produce budget projections, and advocates for the office.
  • Supervises the work of the part-time Senior Administrative Coordinator in the processing of accounts payable, timecards, payroll, travel, and the maintenance of employee files. Conducts quarterly and annual performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives.
  • Encumbers and tracks approvals for training and various purchases. Recommends and develops fiscal procedures and researches software systems. Submits reports as required by federal, state, grant, judicial, and municipal entities. Ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards as approved by the District Attorney. Proposes and implements improvements. Communicates changes in policy and procedures. Verifies and reviews general ledger. Oversees adjusting journal entries.
  • Provides back up to Chief of Staff on Human Resources issues.
  • Solicits and reports grant financial data quarterly and annually. Prepares grant applications as needed.
  • Oversees accurate employee reimbursements.
  • Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, economics, business, or other applicable field, and 3 years of work-related experience. Position allows for an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

  • Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
  • A valid Colorado driver's license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
  • Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
  • Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
  • In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are required. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

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Category:
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