Experienced Staff

We are looking for an experienced governmental accountant to join our team to provide high-quality accounting services to local governments including counties, cities and towns, school districts, and other special districts. The job responsibilities in this role could include:

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• Managing full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for governmental clients

• Process payroll for local government entities

• Oversee grants management, ensuring compliance with rules for federal/state/local funding

• Provide accounting support to county departments of human services as part their monthly settlement process with the Colorado Department of Human Services

• Prepare and compile financial statements and footnotes in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards

• Work closely with clients to monitor and develop their budget, provide assistance with fund accounting, assist in developing internal control processes, and audit preparation

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or related field)

• Experience working with local governments in an accounting capacity, or as an auditor

• Familiarity preparing financial statements and footnotes in accordance with GASB standards

• Strong knowledge of governmental fund accounting, internal controls, and audit readiness

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Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress towards licensure

• Experience working with Colorado county human services departments and familiarity with the settlement process

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with client governmental finance staff, auditors, and oversight agencies.

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What we Offer

• A collaborative, high-integrity public accounting firm environment

• Opportunity to work across diverse governmental clients and build specialized expertise

• Professional development support 

• Competitive wages

• Health benefits 

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and PTO advance on first day

• Paid holidays

• Hybrid work options available

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The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000 annually depending on experience and expertise.

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If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to Lisa Hemann at lisa@redlandsaccounting.com, or mail it to us at 743 Horizon Ct., Suite 302A.

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In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Compensation Differentials for this position are based on education, experience, training, and geographic location, as well as Redlands Accounting and Advisory's seniority and merit system.

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