Accounting Specialist

Application closing date: 4/10/2026

Hiring Range: $25.83 - $31.64

Pay Range: $25.83 - $37.45

Full time, 32 hours a week

Supervision

Non-Supervisory

General Purpose Of Job

Provides essential accounting and financial support to the Department of Human Services (DHS). Examines and verifies data, records, and posts financial transactions to proper accounts and processes bills for payment; reconciles and balances accounts; and maintains fiscal records in accordance with county, state, and federal requirements.

Essential Job Functions

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

DHS Accounting

• Orders and pays for office and related supplies for the department, processes, monitors, and tracks purchase requisitions.
• Processes monthly departmental bills and prepares them for payment timely and accurately. Utilizes state prescribed systems and billing software to process claims and obtain reimbursement for expenses.
• Responsible for accounts receivable functions, including processing daily payments from customers and providers, completing spreadsheets, processing grant repayments, and entering cash payments into the appropriate financial systems.
• Reviews fiscal source documentation for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorizations, sufficiency of information and proper account combinations.
• Allocate, reconcile, and report monthly department purchase card expense reports, verify receipts and related backup documentation for accuracy and compliance with county and state policies and procedures.
• Utilize QuickBooks to record deposits, disburse approved funds, and reconcile bank statements for fiduciary accounts and complete required fiscal reporting.
• Prepares and enters monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting entries in various systems and creates financial reports.
• Conducts finance related training for new employees, mentors and coaches employees on finance processes and procedures.
• Respond to vendor and/or employee questions regarding financial transactions and order inquiries.
• Respond to requests for expenditure reviews from various auditors and state and county staff. Prepares and submits applicable documentation and answers questions.
• Provides support to DHS Finance staff, cross train for backup and coverage purposes.
• Review, create, and enter routine journal entries into financial systems.
• May assist with cross-divisional or department-wide projects and initiatives as needed.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Can translate complex technical concepts to nontechnical users.
• Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.
• Problem Solving: Ability to solve technical problems, analyze problems, identify solutions, and recommend solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports to avoid errors and discrepancies.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental???????
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms
  
  

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/