Financial Specialist

Salary: $21.25 - $31.86 Hourly
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02655
Department: Treasurer
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Max Number of Applicants: 30

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of complex, specialized processing and basic accounting functions for the Treasurer's Office. Responsible for daily monitoring and balancing of bank accounts, warrants and investments for Pueblo County.
This posting will close at midnight on 01/11/2026 OR once we receive 30 applications, whichever occurs first

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Monitors cash flow by reviewing daily bank reports to include debits, credits, wire transfers, and warrants cashed and reconciles with County Treasurer's daily cash sheet to determine amount required for daily operations of each department; researches Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Automated Clearing House (ACH) daily and provides data to Treasurer's Office staff for processing and submitting receipt.
• Loads, deposits, balances, and reports warrants daily by combining the banks cashed warrant records with the County's warrant records; detects and corrects banking errors in order to meet daily bank deadlines; balances monthly receipts and disbursements for all funds and prepares monthly payments/reports to entities.
• Processes all outgoing wires and ACH's for the County's self-funded Health Insurance with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield twice weekly; processes all daily wires for the County's Retirement Plan and ACH's for other departments as needed.
• Works directly with Pueblo County Treasurer to keep the Investment Portfolio in compliance with State Statutes and the County's Investment Policy and notifies the County Treasurer of any non-compliance issues.
• Maintains and reconciles various departmental accounts to include all disbursements and recording to appropriate funds; monitors and balances various distribution accounts and analyzes transactions to resolve problems.
• Maintains database for an extensive number of investment, cash, and Money Market accounts; maintains spreadsheets and reports used to track investment forecasting and interest percentages invested and earned.
• Completes the purchase and/or sale of large dollar amount investments for Pueblo County under the direction of the County Treasurer; conducts research on interest rates, bank ratings, and economic reports for investment purposes and makes recommendations to the County Treasurer.
• Maintains accurate investment data reports for the Board of County Commissioners and the County Budget Office; prepares and analyzes daily, month-end, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports of a complex nature.
• Opens all new County bank accounts and maintains integrity of all accounts; assists Treasurer in retaining appropriate compensating balances in order to minimize bank fees while maximizing interest earnings.
• Prepares worksheet for Treasurer's Office staff to accurately prepare daily ledger (cash) sheet; manages worksheet for Investments and Interest to be entered into daily cash ledger.
• Performs analysis of current procedures and makes recommendations to the Treasurer & Accounting Supervisor for better internal control.
• Maintains the Treasurer's Office petty cash fund.
• Transfers funds in and out of investment accounts and from the General Bank account into investment accounts for pay-outs and other related county expenses as needed; transfers funds from the on-line payment account into the General Account at their discretion.
• Makes recommendations to the Treasurer on investment opportunities to ensure safety, liquidity, and rate of return.
• Processes all stop payments and cancellations for various County Offices and Departments.
• Processes detailed monthly reports for the Department of Human Services.
• Provides assistance for other Treasurer's Office functions as needed, including back-up capacity.
• Assists with balancing and reconciling cashier's daily tax collections.
• Assists with computer entries from Budget/Finance chart of accounts to Treasurer Progress system.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

WHAT YOU HAVE
EDUCATION:

• Associate's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years or more of experience in Treasurer's Office, banking, bookkeeping, or business financial transactions required

NOTE: For preferred qualifications,the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience including supervisory experience.

***Must successfully pass a background check.
WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2025 & 2026

REMAINDER OF 2025 HOLIDAYS

• * Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
• * Christmas Day - December 25th
• Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One (1) Personal Day **
• One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***

* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
• Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***

2026 HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th
• Presidents' Day - February 16th
• Memorial Day - May 25th
• Employee Appreciation Day Picnic - June 3rd
• Juneteenth Day - June 19th
• Independence Day (observed) - July 3rd
• Day before Labor Day - September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Labor Day -September 7th
• Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th
• Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 12th
• * Veteran's Day - November 11th
• * Day before Thanksgiving - November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• * Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
• * Day after Thanksgiving - November 27th
• * Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
• * Christmas Day - December 25th
• Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One (1) Personal Day **
• One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***

* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
• Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

*** The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025***

DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

• Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
• After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
• Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.

EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

• Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
• Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
• Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026)

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $823.00 $1,543.00 $2,12900
Employer Contribution $852.00 $1,428.00 $1,938.00
Employee Contribution $-29.00 $115.00 $191.00
PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $889.00 $1,713.00 $2,351.00
Employer Contribution $860.00 $1,453.00 $1,969.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00

HMO/DedEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $999.00 $1,926.00 $2,661.00
Employer Contribution $876.00 $1,484.00 $2,014.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00

LOW HMOEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $1,038.00 $2,002.00 $2,768.00
Employer Contribution $881.00 $1,495.00 $2,030.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00

DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS (optional)

Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00

VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00

Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance

LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410

BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.

Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.

ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)

• Optional Life Insurance
• Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
• Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans

*** These are post-tax benefits. ***

For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at:
hrstaffing@pueblocounty.us
For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at:
hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us
01

Do you have an Associate's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have 3 years or more of experience in Treasurer's Office, banking, bookkeeping, or business financial transactions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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