Accounting Technician

Job Description:

Accounting Technician

Description

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Accounting Technician to support our financial operations. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and committed to upholding fiscal integrity in a public service environment.

Position will close to applicants on Monday, May 5 at 12 noon M.S.T.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with LFRA’s Nepotism and Conflicting Relationships policy - relatives or individuals with whom an LFRA employee has a personal or business relationship are not eligible for this position.

Salary Information: The salary range for this position is $22.69 - $31.81 per hour with an anticipated hiring range of $24.50 - $27.25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Specifically, this position:

• Administers the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including:
  • Maintaining vendor/payor records
  • Reviewing invoices & verifying documents
  • Researching discrepancies
  • Allocating funds to appropriate accounts and recording financial information in accounting systems
• Provides and monitors financial data for grants, including preparing requests for reimbursement and responding to grant monitoring or audit requests.
• Ensures all purchasing card transactions are proposed by the cardholder and routed for approval in a timely manner.
• Reviews, verifies, and processes travel reimbursement and per diem requests from Authority members, verifying calculations and documentation.
• Identifies and reconciles routine discrepancies between records and accounting systems, compiles supporting documentation, and creates record of corrective action.
• Assists Finance Manager in development and preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and related documents for presentation to the Fire Chief, Authority Board, City Council, and the public.
• Monitors capital asset inventory and reconciliation analysis; identifies and coordinates activities to maximize efficiency.

The Accounting Technician must have:

• Knowledge of basic financial, accounting, and numeric calculations
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• The ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel
• The ability to perform duties independently without close supervision; independently resolves problems
• The ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Advanced attention to detail skills, with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Equivalent to an Associate degree in a closely related field preferred

Experience:

Three (3) years of combined experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, and/or general accounting procedures.

Licenses/Certifications:

NIMS 100, 700 within 6 months of hire date

Review the full Accounting Technician job description.

Benefit Information: At LFRA we recognize the importance of providing a comprehensive benefit program to help you and your eligible family members maintain your health and well-being. LFRA offers the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Plans: 401(a) with employer match and voluntary 457
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off including vacation, medical, holidays
• Staff Psychologist & peer support team

To view information on LFRA's benefits refer to our 2025 Employee Benefits Guide.

Recruitment timeline

(LFRA reserves the right to alter any recruitment process without notice)

May 5, 2025 at 12 noon M.S.T.

Application Deadline

May 5 - May 8, 2025

Skills Testing (sent electronically to invited applicants)

May 8 - May 12, 2025

Self-Paced Video Interviews (sent electronically to invited applicants)

May 13, 2025

In-Person Interviews

May 15, 2025

Chiefs' Interviews

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Notices regarding the State of Colorado:

• In compliance with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act "JAFA" any materials you submit as part of this application, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

E-Verify

LFRA participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire LFRA will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LFRA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status, genetic information, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We encourage, value and respect diversity.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to LFRAHumanResources@lfra.org or 970-962-3199.

Veteran's Preference

LFRA applies a veterans’ preference to all hiring decisions. In accordance with C.R.S. 8-1-153, former military personnel or their surviving spouse must be verified as a “veteran”, by providing their or the service member’s DD214. The veterans’ preference does not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by LFRA. To complete and submit a LFRA Veteran's Preference application form, click here.