Pikes Peak Library District · 22 hours ago
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - LIBRARY 21C
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$25.48/hr - $31.19/hr
5+ years expPikes Peak Library District is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial records and provide support to the Finance Department. The role involves performing monthly and yearly closing procedures, assisting with audits, and preparing financial statements in compliance with applicable standards.
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Responsibilities
Perform monthly and yearly closing procedures by recording complex journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy and reconciling accounts including the banking accounts
Assist with month and year-end system closing processes and transitioning to new year activity
Perform analysis on reports for accuracy, clarifies and communicates results with management in order to produce accurate financial data, assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements for the Library District and the Library Foundation
Assist with the annual audit process by meeting timelines established through a project plan, preparing audit work papers requested by the auditors, ensuring necessary year-end close procedures are performed timely and accurately, and acting as a liaison between the Library District and the auditors
Assist in preparation of ACFR by compiling annual financial information in the format required by following all GASB and GAAP recommendations and completing all required sections of the document in order to meet legal and regulatory requirements
Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the Foundation in compliance with FASB and Form 990 as needed
Maintain the Library Districts accounting requirements, system, and annual physical inventory for Fixed Assets
Process all purchase requisitions ensuring proper documentation and in compliance with Library Districts purchasing policies and procedures
Assists with requests for proposals, maintaining contract, bid, related records, and communications with vendors
Assist with annual budget processes; prepare, assist, and maintain grant reporting and applications
Assist in the E-Rate process; prepare and file the appropriate forms; maintain documentation
Performs payroll support functions, including batch report processing; serves as a fully functional payroll back-up throughout the year as needed
Keeps informed about Library and department information
Attends regular department meetings and scheduled All-staff meetings
Work on special projects as needed and act as a Finance department liaison within the District
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, required
Five years of accounting experience including 2 years working with audit, required
Government accounting experience, knowledge of GAAP, GASB, FASB standards and governmental accounting policies and procedures required
Non-profit accounting experience required
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
Pikes Peak Library District
Pikes Peak Library District offers library, online resources, mobile library and other services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Heather Laslie, SHRM-SCP
Chief Operating Officer
Gary Syling
Chief Facilities Management Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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