Entry Level Government Accounting Jobs in Colorado

Salary : $43,368.00 - $49,878.40 Annually
Location : Brighton Motor Vehicle Branch, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO
Job Type: Temporary 3
Job Number: 07544
Department: County Clerk and Recorder
Division: CLK Motor Vehicle
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/1/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
What Success Looks Like In This Job
We are seeking an entry-level candidate with the ability to be trained on basic clerical duties and capable of utilizing reference material for procedures. This position requires a candidate who is highly motivated, detail and customer service-orientated with the ability to multitask. Daily duties include greeting customers and directing them accordingly to their transaction type, receiving and logging all mail or drops received in a Motor Vehicle office, and various clerical duties in support of the Clerk and Recorder's office.
The hiring range for this position is: $20.85 - $23.98. The full range for this position is: $20.85 - $29.20
Examples of Duties for Success

• Greet customers and answers basic questions.
• Assign customers to appropriate queues using the line management system.
• Provide forms and informational documents to customers.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Open, date stamp, sort, and distribute all mail received.
• Log mail into the DRIVES system and file by date received.
• Perform VIN inspections.
• Assist in reviewing title cases before shredding supporting documents.
• Assign open tasks in DRIVES to the appropriate clerks utilizing the State computer system.
• Complete the plate destruction process.
• Assist and educate the general public on available State and County resources.
• Empty shred bins throughout the office.
• Assist in performing opening and closing procedures as needed by the leadership team.
• Assist in maintaining the overall look and organization of the office.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate office supply levels.
• Ability to act as a registration clerk when needed.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Ability to assist customers with basic questions; refer complex problems to their leadership team.
• Knowledge of data entry procedures, typing ability, basic math, and grammar etiquette.
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with County staff, officials, and the general public.
• Ability to learn specialized Motor Vehicle system and processes.
• Ability to independently research and utilize office materials.
• Ability to multi-task and work on other duties in-between customers.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to calmly and professionally assist the general public in person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of local office procedures and policies, knowledge of office functions, providing general customer assistance, able to answer most basic customer questions, be familiar with local government organizations and office locations.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to learn Clerk and Recorder's policies and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate the Adams County Norms and Values.
• Ability to work with other government offices, entities, banks, and financial institutions.
• Ability to stoop, stand, sit for extended periods, reach overhead, and push, pull, or handle objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster a positive and harmonious working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment. The work atmosphere may be noisy and hectic due to contact with the general public in person and on the telephone.
• Basic problem-solving skills.

In order to be successful, the employee must demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Technical:
  • Accounting /Mathematical
  • Office Equipment
  • 10-key by touch
  • Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Type 20 WPM with accuracy
• Functional:
  • Organizational Skills
  • Business /Industry Knowledge
• Personal & Interpersonal:
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexible

More Qualifications for Success

• Education and Training:
  • Must be able to read and write at a high school level.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of job experience that included customer service.
  • Experience in data entry and computer operations is preferred, but not required.
• License or Certificate:
  • Ability to become deputized.
  • Reliable transportation is required to get to different motor vehicle branches as needed.
• Background Check:
  • Must pass a criminal background check, an MVR check will be ran in case the use of a County vehicle is required.

• Location:
  • Ability to work at various branch offices per the County needs.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Employees in this benefit class are eligible based on the number of hours worked and the duration of employment.
Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the 457b deferred compensation plan:

• Duration - 3 months or less
• Weekly Hours - Any
• Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

OR

• Duration - Up to 12 months
• Weekly Hours - 29 or less hours
• Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks

Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the the medical plan for the employee and child(ren) only as well as the 457b deferred compensation plan:

• Duration - At least 3 months and up to 12 months
• Weekly Hours - 30 or more
• Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Are you able to read and write at a high school level?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of one year of job experience that included customer service?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please provide a detailed explanation about your experience, including timeframes. If you answered no, please enter n/a.
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This position requires the selected candidate to become deputized by the Adams County Clerk & Recorder as a condition of employment. Deputization is the process of being officially authorized to perform certain duties of the Clerk and Recorder's Office, such as issuing marriage licenses, processing official records, administering oaths, or supporting election operations, depending on the position. Are you willing and able to become deputized if selected for this position?

• Yes
• No

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Are you fluent in any other languages besides English? If yes, please give more details about your languages. If no, enter N/A.
Required Question