Accounting Technician
Accounting Technician
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Job Description
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is seeking a reliable detailoriented 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 LFRAs 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 $27.25per 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 wellbeing. 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 LFRAs 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
SelfPaced Video Interviews (sent electronically to invited applicants)
May 13 2025
InPerson Interviews
May 15 2025
Chiefs Interviews
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment criminal background check.
Notices regarding the State of Colorado:
- In compliance with Colorados Job Application Fairness Act JAFA any materials you submit as part of this application you may redact or remove ageidentifying 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.
EVerify
LFRA participates in EVerify. In accordance with EVerify requirements upon your date of hire LFRA will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EVerify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit 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 or.
Veterans Preference
LFRA applies a veterans preference to all hiring decisions. In accordance with C.R.S. 81153 former military personnel or their surviving spouse must be verified as a veteran by providing their or the service members 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 Veterans Preference application form click here.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
