Accounting Manager - District Attorney's Office

About the Role

Under general direction from the Chief of Staff, the Accounting Manager oversees accounting activities for the First Judicial District Attorney's Office. Recommends and implements best practices for forecasting, budget, AP, AR, accounting, and grant management. Supervises and supports part-time Senior Administrative Coordinator. Acts as a liaison with Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. Completes, verifies, and validates financial and regulatory reports including grant reporting. Ensures compliance with grant and audit requirements.

Essential Duties

• Manages the Gilpin and Jefferson County budgets, office checking accounts, Department of Local Affairs Reports, grant reporting, equitable sharing reporting, mandated costs reimbursements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, contracts, and VALE/CVC billing.
• Responsible for strategic management of office budget to maximize options for the District Attorney, produce budget projections, and advocates for the office.
• Supervises the work of the part-time Senior Administrative Coordinator in the processing of accounts payable, timecards, payroll, travel, and the maintenance of employee files. Conducts quarterly and annual performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Encumbers and tracks approvals for training and various purchases. Recommends and develops fiscal procedures and researches software systems. Submits reports as required by federal, state, grant, judicial, and municipal entities. Ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards as approved by the District Attorney. Proposes and implements improvements. Communicates changes in policy and procedures. Verifies and reviews general ledger. Oversees adjusting journal entries.
• Provides back up to Chief of Staff on Human Resources issues.
• Solicits and reports grant financial data quarterly and annually. Prepares grant applications as needed.
• Oversees accurate employee reimbursements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, economics, business, or other applicable field.
• 3 years of work-related experience.
• Position allows for an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

This position can be hybrid, with up to two work from home days each week. Remote work allowed once trained and schedule permitting.

Compensation

Target Hiring Range: $81,123.68 – $129,797.88 USD Annual. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options, and more.