POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Finance Program activities. Performs technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the County. Responsible for overall workflow of accounting information collection, classification and querying. Responsible for regulatory reports including payroll and data collection from government and regulatory agencies. Oversees workflow of other finance staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

AUDIT • Assists in the preparation for the annual audit, by reviewing, reconciling, compiling and evaluating accounting records and preparing year-end work papers for individual funds • Assists in the production of contracts, purchase orders, credit card transactions, vouchers, and invoices for validity and proper recording in the general ledger as requested by auditor • Assist in the preparation of desk audits and annual audit, including the Single Audit

FINANCIAL REVIEW AND REPORTING • Makes various journal entries to complete each monthly accounting cycle. Reviews and monitors monthly expense reports and transactions for accuracy. Reconciles cash receipts, accounts receivables, monthly bank statements, reviews balance sheet activity and prepares adjusting journal entries as necessary • Approves journal entries and vouchers for payment • Prepares monthly/quarterly financial reports and other financial analyses as needed • Prepares and presents financial reports to the Gunnison-Hinsdale Board of Human Services • Prepares project/program financial reports; maintains and reconciles project/program cost reports; assists project/program managers with financial information • Attends to project/program manager’s queries regarding project/program reports/budgets • Communicates with departments, researching and providing recommendations concerning accounting issues Plan, organize, supervise, and perform complex accounting and fiscal duties; ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards. • Provide leadership and technical direction to professional and clerical staff within DHHS finance. • Contribute to process improvement discussions related to accounting policies and procedures • Prepares, reviews, and reconciles general ledger entries, balance sheet accounts, and financial transactions