Accountant I

Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys both the structure of accounting and the opportunity to collaborate with others? Pueblo City-County Library District (PCCLD) is seeking an Accountant who can ensure accuracy, build trust, and support responsible, transparent, and effective use of public resources. If you are ready to make an impact in a community-minded organization while growing your professional skills, we'd love to meet you!

The Accountant I ensures accurate and ethical accounting and procurement activities while fostering strong internal and external relationships to support the organization's overall financial health and operational effectiveness. This is accomplished by ensuring compliance with financial policies and procurement procedures.

The Accountant I reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works as a member of the Finance departmental team with participation in planning and implementing appropriate procedures and programs as required. The Accountant interacts with employees, vendors and banking staff representing the library district as a knowledgeable professional. The position provides excellent customer service demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Reporting (60%)

• Responsible for maintaining high ethical and professional standards in all financial duties.
• Maintains capital asset records in computerized system. Assigns property tags to assets; records acquired capital assets and retirements, reconciles detail records and runs depreciation reports as needed. Under the direction of the CFO, assists with annual physical inventory of capital assets.
• Assists with E-Rate federal funding program. Duties include but are not limited to : financial filings and reports, reconciling revenue and expenditures, and interacting with outside entities on the library district's behalf.
• Assists with the preparation of month-end and year-end, including but not limited to, journal entries to ensure appropriate reporting and audit preparation. Reviews general ledger accounts associated with job duties to ensure accuracy. Assists with monthly trial balances.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts, and analyzes data for accuracy. Performs other accounting duties as needed.
• Analyzes accounting policies and procedures and updates as needed.
• Assists with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) and Annual Budget.

Procurement Management (30%)

Other Duties (10%)

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Core Competencies :

Physical Requirements : Must be able to properly lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements : Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines. Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

Salary : $2,269.23 - $2,461.54 bi-weekly; $59,000 - $64,000 annual

Benefits : PCCLD offers health insurance including a tele-health service, dental and vision insurance, HSA and FSA plans, employer paid life insurance, and 401(k) and Colorado PERA retirement plans. The library district provides paid leave in the form of 11 paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Closing Date : Friday, October 17, 2025

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pueblo City-County Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. The library district reserves the right to hire more than one person per advertised vacancy.