Salary : $65,329.26 - $114,325.95 Annually
Location : Aspen-Castle Creek, CO
Job Type: Full-time with benefits, salaried
Job Number: 202300302
Department: Human Services
Opening Date: 07/23/2025
Closing Date: 8/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Hiring Minimum: $653,219.00
Hiring Maximum: $102,076.73
Pay Grade: P104
Hiring Range Description: The hiring range is the starting point of the pay range to the 4th quartile of the pay range. Starting pay will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

** Early applications are encouraged**

*Job Postings without Closing Dates:
Job postings that do not have a closing date will remain open until filled.

*Job Postings with Closing Dates:
An application deadline may be extended if the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected. Likewise, a job posting may be closed prior to the listed closing date if the number of applications reach the limit for that position.
Job Summary
Performs professional accounting activities for complex and assigned functions and staff. Manages resources of assigned areas to accomplish goals and objectives. Maintains, reconciles, or audits transactions for accounting, financial, and payroll-related systems (s); conducts analysis and/or reviews of programs and accounts. Liaisons with State and regional partners to stay up to date on rules and the impacts of implementation on finance programs and services. Adheres to current laws, department policies, and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and analyzes aspects of the Human Services department's financial activities as assigned; ensures accuracy of financial data and systems, including financial records, timesheets and payroll, financial analysis, and required reporting.
• Provides oversight and maintains various sub-ledgers as assigned; prepares journal entries to ensure correct recording of transactions; prepares audit schedules and reconciliations of the general ledger and assigned accounts.
• Supervises, manages, and coordinates accounting operations as assigned, including preparing and reviewing accounting transactions and documents, analyzing data and filing tax reports and payments as required.
• Liaises with Finance Department and other County departments as assigned; coordinates the accurate recording of transactions and performs reconciliations; creates and distributes reports to managers, department heads, and elected officials as assigned.
• Collaborates with department leadership to support the development, review, and oversight of the annual budget, ensuring teams receive training and ongoing guidance on budget practices.
• Assures all financial issues are properly communicated, addressed, and resolved.
• Recommends and implements solutions in processes and internal controls; reviews Finance department policies and procedures, and suggests improvements.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
This position follows a sequence:

• Level I:
  
  • Up to 1 year of experience in government financial operations, grants, and/or general ledger accounting.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Level II (in addition to Level I):
  
  • 1-3 years progressively responsible experience in government financial operations, grants, and/or general ledger accounting.
• Level III (in addition to Level II):
  
  • 3 plus years progressively responsible experience in government financial operations, grants, and/or general ledger accounting.

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Research methods and techniques.
• Fiscal and budgetary management and tracking.
• Organizational and community planning.
• Public policy processes.

Skill In:

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
• Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Developing, understanding, interpreting, and communicating information, policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
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