Senior Accountant

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Department: Finance and Administrative Services

Compensation: $73,815 – $88,578 annually DOQ 

Hours: Full-Time, Year-Round

Deadline: Open until filled

Documents/Forms

Employment Application Form 

Senior Accountant Job Description

Job Summary:

The Finance and Administrative Services department provides services and functions critical to the day-to-day operation of the Town. This includes accounting, human resources, purchasing, contracting, IT support, budgeting, and communications. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the daily operations of maintaining and balancing accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving descrepancies.  This includes, but is not limited to, payroll processing, grant management, bank reconciliations, compliance reporting, and data analytics.  It is imperative the Senior Accountant maintains the smooth operation of the Finance and Administrative Services office in compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.

• Processes, implements, maintains, and reviews payroll systems to ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions.
• Prepares, maintains, analyzes, verifies, and reconciles financial transactions; reconciles assigned accounts and adjusts as necessary; prepares bank reconciliations.
• Performs a variety of grant management and reporting, including responsibility for administering all grants townwide; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Supports Director with periodic governmental and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assists in preparing audit schedules for external auditors and assists the Director during the annual financial audit, single audit, and special audits.
• Prepares a variety of financial reports.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Maintains and supports the functionality of Town’s computerized financial system, including troubleshooting to ensure accurate and efficient operations.  
• Acts as the point person with our ERP system, Tyler Technologies.
• Audits internal financial documents and transactions, including but not limited to the contract, grant, and purchasing functions; researching and resolving problems to assure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining administrative policies and procedures; evaluates internal control procedures including identifying areas of concern and making recommendations.
• Provides professional and technical guidance and training to Finance Department staff in accounting, payroll, and budget administration.
• Manages fixed assets as it relates to accounting and property casualty insurance.
• Serves as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assists with special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting, public finance administration and budgeting, auditing, reconciliation; federal and state regulations and guidelines as they pertain to municipal finance, municipal taxation, and revenue management.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Town in contacts with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, educational, and legislative organizations.
• Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Applicable laws, codes, and regulations including Town ordinances, codes, policies, resolutions, and agreements related to accounting activities.
• Maintaining attention to detail and accuracy while meeting critical deadlines.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of payroll and accounting.
• Professional written & oral communication.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years previous payroll/accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field. 

Benefits: 

We believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• Competitive Compensation
• 100% Employer Paid Employee & Dependent Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• $900 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer-Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation (based on years of service)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 401(a) Employer Match Retirement Savings Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email application, resume, and cover letter to jobs@crestedbutte-co.gov. 

The Town of Crested Butte is an equal employment opportunity employer.  We will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with the ADA.