Accountant I - Littleton, United States - Arapahoe County

Description

Salary : $52, $78,644.80 Annually

Location : Centennial, CO

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: Accountant I

Department: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Division: Support Services Bureau

Opening Date: 04/23/2024

Closing Date: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Description

**While the full salary range for the Accountant I position is $ $37.81 hourly / $52, $78,644.80 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $ $31.50 hourly / $52, $65,520.00 annually. Final salary DOQ.**

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under minimal supervision of the Sheriff's Office Department Finance Manager, this position performs a variety of technical accounting duties covering a broad range of accounting functions including general accounting, analysis, and reconciliations throughout assigned sections within the Sheriff's Office.

Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required:

• Performs technical and analytical duties required for the acquisition of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the development and monitoring of the Department's annual budget.
• Responsible for tracking contracts from inception to renewal to completion.
• Processes invoices for assigned sections including purchases, services, travel and business expense reimbursement requests, and purchasing card transactions.
• Distributes and reconciles petty cash.
• Tracks progress of fixed asset and CIP projects. Vehicle status is tracked from ordering to completed vehicle.
• Researches and responds timely to questions from vendors and from section staff regarding accounts payable, travel and business expenses and purchasing card related questions.
• Prepares accounting journal entries ensuring appropriate documentation and classification.
• Performs periodic monitoring and maintenance for purchase orders. Responsible for the year-end closing process for purchase orders.
• Performs limited financial analysis to assist with the preparation of financial reports.
• Prepares specified interim financial reports to assist management with tracking budgets, allocations, expenditures, and revenues. Runs reports and extracts data to assist with the compilation of financial reports and researches projects for the department, as requested.
• Enters, verifies, and maintains data within the budget and financial software systems and spreadsheets. Creates reports from the software systems to assist with the annual budget development, as well as periodic budget monitoring and cost projections.
• Serves as the primary contact for the assigned section for receiving and processing contracts within County policies.
• Maintains the contract database for accuracy including monitoring and updating information as changes occur.
• Assists with the preparation of the Board Summary Reports and prepares Resolutions.
• Provides assigned sections with weekly status reports regarding grants, contracts and other major activity.
• Assists with the preparation of materials for special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices.
• Knowledge of accounting office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Excel is required. Basic knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, or similar.
• Ability to prepare and maintain financial analyses, reports, and files.
• Ability to analyze financial transactions and research and resolve issues related to the job and to vendors and section questions.
• Ability to use computerized accounts payable applications and personal computer software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong oral and written skills is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County department staff, Sheriff's Office staff, supervisors, co-workers, and vendors.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities so that work is completed thoroughly, accurately, and efficiently. Excellent time management skills are required.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member, in an organized and productive manner, and able to assess workload to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Takes the initiative to propose changes to processes in order to improve accuracy/efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of accounting experience. Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College level courses or Associate's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience in large financial systems such as SAP.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
• Some assignments may require bonding and/or other special certifications (i.e., Notary Republic).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

• Spends 50% of the time sitting, 25% standing and 25% walking while on the job.
• Occasionally lifts or carries up to 50 lbs. when moving office supplies, equipment or files.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches and balances while filing or operating office machinery and maintaining records and files.
• Frequently uses visual capacity enabling completion of required office duties.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery and writing utensils.

Supplemental Information

YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).

JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:
Contact is with other employees, Sheriff's Office officials, other Agency representatives, County Finance personnel, and vendors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed indoors during normal office hours.

401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN:
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00 percent, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 9.25%. The County also contributes 6.2% to Social Security.

BIO-HAZARD NOTICE:
This position has been determined to be a MINIMAL exposure risk to "biohazards" including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to "biohazards".

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Illegal Drug Use - Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Any felony conviction
• Driving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
• Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
• Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
• Documented record of prior work performance
• Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
• Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s)
• Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process

It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:
The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.

Additional required tests/examinations also include:

• Wonderlic Test
• Wonderlic Hay Test
• Microsoft Excel Test
• Phase I Suitability Exam
• Polygraph Examination

Additional screening may include:

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination, including a drug screen
• Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.

EXPECTED DURATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Due to the nature of the application and selection process for the Sheriff's Office, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately six (6) to twelve (12) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

WORK SCHEDULES:
Employees are required to work the time periods and/or shifts, rotational and/or stationary, and location assignment, consistent with the needs of the Sheriff's Office.

DUTY ASSIGNMENTS:
All applicants hired by the Sheriff serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff of Arapahoe County and may be assigned to any of the agencies bureaus, sections or units at the discretion of the Sheriff or his duly appointed representative. Employment is at the will and pleasure of the Sheriff, per Colorado State Statute: Written policies and other manuals do not alter the at will status of employment.

COMMUNITY POLICING:
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to the implementation of the community-policing concept. Community policing is an organizational strategy and philosophy which emphasizes problem solving partnerships between the Sheriff's Office, neighborhoods, and businesses working together to create a better quality of life within the community.

INITIAL STATUS PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of employment. This initial status period is twelve (12) months for all positions. The initial status period is regarded as part of the applicant's examination process and will be utilized for purposes of employee evaluation, training and adjustment to the demands of the profession. New employees, who fail to perform satisfactorily during the period, may be separated from the Sheriff's Office, depending on the circumstance of each case.

POLICY ON REAPPLICATION:
Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than three (3) months from the date they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff's Office no sooner than one (1) year from the date of notification of non-selection.

This job announcement does not constitute a contract of employment. Should there be any discrepancy or error in this job announcement, the applicable policy or pay rate will apply. The Sheriff's Office retains the right to amend this job announcement at any time without notice.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA, EEOE M/F/D/V/SO.

Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), please call NEOGOV technical support at Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.

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As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Mandatory Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Holiday pay
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities

For a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary.

01

If required, do you consent to the following: polygraph, background investigation, drug test, psychological evaluation, and medical exam?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current employee of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever applied with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office before?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing to work different shifts including days, swings, nights, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

05

Does your educational background include having at least a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

06

Please choose the response that best describes your educational background.

• High School Graduate or GED
• College level courses in Accounting
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Master's Degree

07

Do you have the required four (4) years of accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Please choose the response that best describes your experience performing accounting functions.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

09

Do you have experience in large financial systems such as SAP?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please specify in the space below. If no, please type 'NA.'

11

What best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• No Experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

12

Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13

How many moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past 5 years?

• 0-4
• 5-9
• 10 or more

14

Have you been convicted of a D.U.I. / D.W.A.I. in the past 5 years?

• Yes
• No

15

In the past five years, have you had your driver's license suspended, denied or revoked in any state for any reason (e.g., unpaid traffic ticket, child support, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

16

If yes, please specify in the space below. If no, please type 'NA.'

17

Have you ever been convicted of any law violation (except a minor traffic violation)? (A "Yes" answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment, since the nature of the offense, date, and the job for which you are applying is also considered.)

18

Have you received a felony conviction or a deferred judgment in lieu of a felony conviction?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you ever been convicted of any municipal ordinance or law of any state of the United States, where the offense involved domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

20

Are you currently the subject of a permanent restraining or protection order resulting from domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

21

When was the last time you have used, tried, or experimented with marijuana?

• I have used marijuana within the past six months.
• I last used marijuana between six months and a year ago.
• I last used marijuana 1 - 2 years ago.
• I last used marijuana 2 - 5 years ago.
• It has been over 5 years since I last used marijuana.
• I have never used marijuana.

22

Have you used, tried, or experimented with any illegal drug, other than marijuana, in the past five years?

• Yes
• No

23

What is your military / veteran status?

• I am not a veteran of military service.
• I am currently a member of military service.
• I am a veteran of military service, who was discharged under honorable conditions.
• I am a veteran of military service, who was discharged under dishonorable conditions.

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How did you hear about this opportunity?

• Diverse Organization
• Internet -
• Internet -
• Internet -
• Internet -
• Internet -
• Internet - Other (please specify below)
• Internet -
• NENA
• Employee Referral
• Non-Employee Referral
• Job Fair (please specify below)
• Other (please specify below)

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If you selected 'Diverse Organization' or 'Other' or 'Job Fair' above, please specify in the space below. If not, please type 'NA.'

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