Senior Accountant

Location: 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Starting Wage: $29.75 per hour - $37.49 per hour full benefits

Position Hours: 40 hours per week per the following schedule: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Note: Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Also, management may require modifications to a position’s schedule, days, times and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change. 

1. Complete a PPLD online application located at https://ppld.org/careers at the Application Tab. If It is an internal only job posting, please log In to ESS to fill the application.
2. Attachments should be submitted online in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .html
3. Requires resume and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter.
4.  If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531 - 6333, ext. 6380 or send an email to sgollapalli@ppld.org

Position Summary

Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the Library’s mission by maintaining financial records and reporting functions, using independent judgement while providing advanced financial operating support for the Library District.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Perform monthly and yearly closing procedures by recording complex journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy and reconciling accounts including bank accounts. Assist with month and year end processes and transition to new year activity.
2. Perform analysis on reports for accuracy, clarifies and communicates results with management to produce accurate financial data, preparation of monthly financial statements for the Library District. Ensure reporting complies with applicable GASB and GAAP requirements.
3. Process and maintain purchase requisitions and orders ensuring proper documentation and compliance with the Library Districts purchasing policies and procedures.
4. Assist with planning and meeting the requirements of the annual audit process: guiding a project plan and meeting timelines established through the project plan, preparing audit work papers requested by the auditors, ensuring necessary year-end close procedures are performed in a timely and accurate manner. Act as a liaison between the Library District and the auditors.
5. Assist in preparation of ACFR by compiling annual financial information in the format required by following all GASB and GAAP recommendations and completing all required sections of the document in order to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
6. Maintain the Library District’s accounting requirements, system, and annual physical inventory for fixed assets. Maintain the integrity of capital asset records.
7. Assist with the development and administration of the annual budget processes, work with management and assist with long range financial projects.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

1. Keeps informed about Library District and departmental information
2. Attends regular department meetings and scheduled all-staff meetings
3. Works on special projects as needed and act as a Finance department liaison within the District.
4. Provides backup support for other Finance functions as operationally necessary.
5. Maintain working knowledge of District purchasing policies, procedures and financial systems requirements.
6. Maintain professional knowledge of governmental and non-profit accounting practices applicable to assigned responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

1. Thorough knowledge of the Pikes Peak Library District’s policies and procedures and ability to follow them.
2. Ability to act as an ambassador of Pikes Peak Library District by promoting its mission and vision.
3. Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
4. Functional understanding of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and its requirements.
5. Demonstrates trustworthiness, diplomacy, and maintains confidentiality in all responsibilities.
6. Works independently and as part of a team, demonstrates initiative in identifying and taking on new tasks and responsibilities with minimal guidance.
7. Work closely with all major functional leaders of the Library District and Foundation.
8. Ability to use applications software including Microsoft 365 applications, specialized software, along with standard office equipment.
9. Ability to organize daily work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment.
10. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
11. Develops and maintains relationships with both internal and external customers of the Finance department including with employees at all levels.
12. Has regular on-time attendance.
13. Exercise professionalism and good judgement in interpersonal interactions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Six years of accounting experience, including four years of audit experience, in all aspects; eight years preferred.
• Government accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, GASB, FASB standards, and governmental accounting policies and procedures is required.
• Non-profit accounting experience is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting that provides comfortable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Position requires the ability to sit and use a computer or standard office equipment for extended periods. Position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to occasionally reach, bend, climb, twist, and squat. Position requires the ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.

This position is eligible for telecommuting with supervisor approval and based on employee performance. Employees will be required to attend in-person meetings, trainings, or events at the Library as directed by their supervisor or as necessary for the performance of their job duties.

The regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Management may require changes to a position’s schedule, days, times, and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change.

The above position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Conditions of Employment:   

All selected candidates…

• are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Pikes Peak Library District participates in E-Verify.
• are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-Verify), education, former employment, and criminal history.
• may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities.
• may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical requirements are met.
• must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy.
• understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law.