Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $78,354.00 - 117,531.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: Y
Elected Office / Department: FINANCE

This is highly responsible work performing a variety of complex financial duties as well as supervising other professional staff.

Generally, the hiring range is $78,354-$97,942 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Supervises and trains assigned personnel. Establishes, maintains, and documents accounting procedures.
  
• Collaborates with the Assistant Finance Director in the preparation and publishing of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Coordinates the annual year-end audit work and the preparation of the ACFR, Single Audit Report, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) with the independent auditors.
  
• Works with the internal auditors to evaluate areas for potential improvement such as internal controls and operationalize process enhancements.
  
• Reviews and approves the prepared quarterly financial statements.
  
• Coordinates and supports the preparation of the Cost Allocation Plan.
  
• Prepares and presents to the Board of County Commissioners Management Limitation 3.4 – Fiscal Management and Controls Monitoring Report from the Board’s policy manual.
  
• Reviews, analyzes, and posts journal entries. Serves as a backup to the Accounts Payable Supervisor to review and approve cash disbursement vouchers.
  
• Helps incorporate new governmental accounting standards into the County’s accounting records and financial reports.
  
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and Chart of Accounts. Establishes, maintains, and documents general accounting policies and procedures
  
• Provides training to the Finance staff and other County staff in classroom and/or individual setting to enhance the communication of the Finance Department processes and fosters a collaborative environment.
  
• Works with the County Finance Director, Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel to prepare financing alternatives for major capital initiatives, including revenue bond issues/refunding and issuance of Certificates of Participation. Ensures the County complies with both arbitrage reporting requirements and post issuance reporting requirements.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, finance, or related field.
• Four years of professional level experience including at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Governmental accounting experience and/or a CPA with audit experience is highly desirable.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 4/24/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.