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Garfield County Govt., CO

Deputy Treasurer

Garfield County Govt., CO, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, us, 81602

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Application Closing Date: 11/28/2025

Application Closing Date: 11/28/2025

Hiring pay range:

$37.64 - $46.10/hr ($78,291.20 - $95,888.00/an)

Full pay range:

$37.64 - $54.57/hr ($78,291.20 - $113,505.60/an)

Supervision

Lead: Performs lead worker duties as assigned. Responsible for training new Property Tax Specialists. Is responsible for assigning and reviewing daily work, assisting with problems, and identifying areas requiring additional training and support for Property Tax Specialists. Participates in the staff evaluation process.

General Purpose Of Job

Under the County Treasurer, administers all financial operations of the Treasurer’s office. May collaborate in the development of the annual budget. Prepares and submits financial statements and reports. Ensures proper accounting for all monies received and disbursed. Works with County Treasurer to ensure financial integrity of the department and compliance with all accounting and financial standards. Keeps abreast of changes in governmental accounting standards and procedures as they relate to their effect on overall operations. Makes recommendations to management regarding updates to accounting policies that relate to the financial recording.

Essential Job Functions

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Finance Administration

May work with the planning and preparation of the annual budget.

Makes recommendations for establishing, implementing, modifying, and revising financial and accounting policies, standards, procedures, and practices.

Directly or indirectly prepares required and requested accounting and budget reports, fiscal analyses, and other financial reports.

Monitors all cash receipts and deposits to ensure proper accountability for funds received and disbursed; coordinates the monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and reports to the Treasurer what is necessary to maintain adequate account balances for all of the County’s banking needs.

Performs analytical reviews of County financial records to ensure accuracy and reasonableness and identify and resolve discrepancies which cannot be resolved by other staff.

Researches and resolves a variety of complex issues related to financial activities.

Assists Treasurer with sales tax budget and distribution calculations; coordinates month end balancing and reporting; distributes funds monthly to taxing authorities.

Coordinates the annual transfer of the certified property tax records for the county; assists with annual mailing of tax notices meeting all statutory deadlines.

Maintains knowledge of current governmental finance and accounting principles and implements new or revised policies and procedures in order to comply with legal and accounting regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.

Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.

Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.

Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.

Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.

Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Can translate complex technical concepts to nontechnical users.

Leadership: Is knowledgeable and proficient in leadership practices, and works to manage conflict, ensure accountability, and make sound decisions.

Coaching: Provides others with clear direction, motivates, and empowers. Recruits staff of a high caliber and provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.

Integrity: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.

Analytical Thinking

Accounting Best Practices: Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Uniform Grant Guidance. Ability to use a variety of mathematical techniques to solve accounting and budgeting problems, and apply advanced math concepts and calculations, balance and reconcile records, and resolve discrepancies.

Government Finance: Knowledge of practices and procedures specific to finance and governmental accounting principles, including fiscal and budgetary management and tracking.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Wellness Programs

Employee Gyms

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Finance and Sales

Industries Government Administration

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