Accounting Technician II

Job Description:

Accounting Technician II

Description

Overview

Join the Team Supporting Change in Our Community

Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives (CJA) is seeking an Accounting Technician II to provide vital financial and payroll support for both the Community Corrections and Alternative Sentencing departments.

With over 250 employees, CJA is dedicated to helping individuals in the criminal justice system make positive change through innovative programs, and this role helps make that work possible behind the scenes.

In this role, you’ll handle a variety of financial functions, including client deposits, petty cash, billing, payroll, and recordkeeping, all with the support of a collaborative team and hands-on training.

Additional Information

• Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; weekends and holidays off
• Based in Fort Collins, with occasional travel to the Loveland office
• This role includes working inside residential facilities and may involve client interaction

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Processing cash deposits for client fees and income
• Managing client finances in our custom Larimer Offender Information System, including deposits, distributions, savings, cash requests, reconciliations, and audits
• Serving as payroll representative: onboarding/offboarding, processing timesheets, adjustments, and reporting
• Performing billing tasks related to state and federal contracts
• Handling and maintaining confidential payroll and personnel records

To view the full job description, visit- https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Accounting_Technician_II.

What we're looking for:

• Strong attention to confidentiality, accuracy, and reliability
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively in a positive environment
• Willingness to learn County and CJA financial systems and processes
• Personable, flexible, self-motivated, and dependable

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• One (1) year of experience as a Larimer County Accounting Technician I, comparable experience in a directly related field, or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.

Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$23.40 Hourly