POSITION SUMMARY

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Manages all daily accounting, finance, and payroll activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and support strategic decision\-making for Pueblo County leadership and the Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for developing and implementing countywide budgeting procedures, providing guidance to departments on budget planning, monitoring fiscal compliance, and overseeing accounting records, financial statements, and the general and subsidiary ledgers for all county funds, all while applying governmental accounting principles to uphold transparency, accuracy, and financial integrity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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Exercises direct, first\-level supervision of positions, employees, operations, and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status, and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher\-level supervisor/manager, and approving time off and approving staff timesheets.

Oversee the County’s monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation, closing, and reporting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards (GASB); Directs the preparation and submission of comprehensive financial statements, schedules, and reports for internal management, auditors, and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and fiscal accountability.

Evaluates, designs, and implements internal control policies and financial procedures to safeguard County assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve efficiency across accounting operations; Provides leadership, direction, and review of accounting staff performance; ensure consistency and accuracy of financial reporting through staff development and adherence to established accounting standards; Collaborates with the Budget and Finance departments to align financial reporting with strategic and operational goals, supporting sound fiscal planning and decision\-making.

Prepares annual compliance reports and other required federal and state reports, as well as providing essential support for the annual financial audit, such as preparing year\-end adjusting entries, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) entries, and supporting documents to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Manages, monitors, and maintains the general ledger system and subsidiary accounts by preparing original and correcting journal entries to ensure all financial data is complete, accurate, properly categorized, and balanced, thereby supporting accurate financial reporting and data integrity.

Forecasts fund balances to ensure financial adequacy, assesses overall financial health, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies to maintain fiscal stability.

Advises and assists departments in implementing cost control methods, strategic program planning, and improving operational efficiencies.

Performs additional tasks as assigned, including filling in for other staff as necessary and/or required.

WHAT YOU HAVE

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EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field

*required

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field

*preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of eight (8\) years or more of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting

*required

Minimum of three (3\) years or more of Supervisory experience

*required

Minimum of two (2\) years or more of local government experience in finance or accounting

*preferred

LICENSES/CERIFICATIONS:

Current and Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

*preferred

\\\ Must successfully pass background check \\*\*

NOTE:The substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered.

WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS

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Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full\-time employees

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

Remote \& Hybrid working opportunities

County Retirement Program

Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership

Truly inclusive and diverse environment

Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)

May be eligible for up to 12\-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full\-time employees)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2026 PAID HOLIDAYS* New Year's Day \- January 1st

* Day after New Year's Day \- January 2nd

* Martin Luther King, Jr. Day \- January 19th

* Memorial Day \- May 25th

* Employee Appreciation Day \- June 3rd

* Juneteenth Day \- June 19th

* Independence Day (observed) \- July 3rd

* Day before Labor Day \- September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)

* Labor Day \-September 7th

* Francis Xavier Cabrini Day \- October 5th

* Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day \- October 12th

* Veteran's Day \- November 11th

* Day before Thanksgiving \- November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)

+ Thanksgiving Day \- November 26th

+ Day after Thanksgiving\-November 27th

+ Christmas Eve Day \- December 24th

+ Christmas Day \- December 25th

* Day before New Year's Day \- December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)

* One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026\. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.)

\ \= Regular Part\-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2\) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk \ above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday

Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.

All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days.

Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off,

a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods.

No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.

For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non\-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off.

No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official.

\\\ The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 \& March 12th, 2026\\\

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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS

Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE

Regular full\-time employees accrue eight (8\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.

After 5 years: earn twelve (12\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.

Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16\) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT

All Regular Full\-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1\) month of continuous employment. A pre\-tax deduction of 8\.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.

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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION

Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

*If Benefit Selections:*

Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck

Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay

Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

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MEDICAL INSURANCE \- ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

*Medical, Dental, \& Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026\)*

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN