Reports to: Finance Director
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 65
The application period for this position closes at 8:00 AM MT on Monday August 3rd, 2026.
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Senior Accountant performs complex professional and technical accounting work to maintain accurate financial records and support the Town’s accounting operations. This position is responsible for payroll administration, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, grant accounting, and year-end audit support. The Senior Accountant assists with budget development, maintains accurate financial records, and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, Town policies, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position also provides technical accounting guidance and financial support to Town departments, management, auditors, and other stakeholders.
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Lead payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll administration
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Review timesheets, salary changes, deductions, and payroll records for accuracy and compliance
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Serve as the primary liaison with the payroll provider to resolve issues and answer employee payroll questions
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Maintain compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and Town policies
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Prepare, reconcile, and analyze general ledger activity, bank accounts, and other assigned financial accounts
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Maintain accounting records for governmental, enterprise, capital, grant, debt service, and other funds
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Prepare journal entries, accruals, capital asset transactions, debt service schedules, property tax entries, and other complex accounting transactions
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Review financial transactions, encumbrances, payments, and capital project activity for compliance with budgets, contracts, policies, and internal controls
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Process cash receipts, deposits, and reconciliations while maintaining accurate cashiering records
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Administer or assist with grant accounting, reporting, and compliance
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Provide accounting guidance, financial information, and technical support to departments, management, auditors, agencies, vendors, and the public
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Support preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, analyses, and other required financial reports
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Assist with budget development, yearend close, and preparation of supporting schedules and documentation
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Review financial activity, research discrepancies, prepare correcting entries, and recommend process improvements
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Support annual financial audits, single audits, cash audits, inventory audits, and other external reviews
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Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests, and assist with implementation of audit recommendations
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Maintain current knowledge of GAAP, GASB, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
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Train employees, provide technical guidance, and review the work of accounting staff as assigned
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Research, recommend, and assist with updates to accounting, payroll, billing, and financial systems and procedures
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Other tasks and special projects as assigned
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Work safely to prevent accidents
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required; 3 (three) to five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience required, preferably in municipal, governmental, public-sector, or public accounting; or any equivalent training, education, or experience required. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Finance Officer preferred.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of governmental accounting; GAAP; GASB; auditing; internal controls; fund, grant, payroll, debt, and capital asset accounting; budgeting and financial reporting; applicable federal, state, and local regulations; computerized financial applications.
Skill in: preparing, reviewing, and analyzing complex financial reports, account reconciliations, audit schedules, journal entries, and financial transactions; researching discrepancies; interpreting and applying laws, standards, policies, and procedures; managing deadlines; using spreadsheets and financial software; communicating technical financial information; exercising independent judgment; maintaining accurate records; and working cooperatively with employees, auditors, agencies, vendors, and the public.
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and in and around the Town’s buildings and facilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for extended periods of time; may occasionally be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
The Town of Telluride is proud to be an employer of choice, offering competitive pay, great benefits, and an inclusive, mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our staff supports Town Council goals and keeps daily operations running with care, professionalism, and pride. We embody our staff core values: Connect Community by being stewards and ambassadors who engage with respect, support work-life synergy, and stay open to change. Enable Communication by being approachable, authentic, and clear while adapting to others’ needs. Empower Teamwork by building trust, offering help, and solving problems together. Pursue Excellence by taking ownership, learning and growing, and sharing tools and time fairly. Join us to make a difference and help build a better Telluride, together.
