Accounting Analyst
Accounting Analyst
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$ 63450 - 88830
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Job Summary
Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community Our mission is to maintain a friendly hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!
Under general supervision this position performs a variety of high-level clerical and administrative duties including account reconciliations internal control and policy analysis of Town Departments budget book preparation and implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Examples of Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.
General Accounting
- Prepares analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts.
- Assists with year-end close processes and audit preparation.
- Supports budget book development.
- Reviews financial transactionsfor accuracy.
Internal Controls
- Interacts with internal and external stakeholders regarding understanding of the Towns policies procedures and Municipal Code.
- Reviews departmental procedures for compliance with internal control standards and makes recommendations for improvements.
- Documents internal control processes and ensure they are consistently followed.
- Provides support and training on internal controls audit matters and cash handling.
Capital Lease and Subscription Based IT Arrangement (SBITA) Accounting
- Tracks and reports on capital improvement projects which include funding sources expenditures encumbrances and project status.
- Maintains the capital asset ledger and performs asset capitalization depreciation and disposals in accordance with GASB requirements.
- Identifies tracks and accounts for leases and SBITAs per GASB 87 and GASB 96 standards.
Compliance and Policy
- Maintains awareness of changes in governmental accounting standards and recommends necessary updates to policies and procedures.
- Leads or provides support on GASB pronouncement implementation projects.
- Reviews existing financial policies and recommends updates to improve compliance efficiency and alignment with current best practices
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education experience certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Requires a bachelors degree in Accounting or related field supplemented by three (3) years of experience in accounting.
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of data mining and analytics sufficient to provide recommendations to management.
- Knowledge of accounting finance and internal controls best practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of capital asset and project accounting under government fund structures.
- Knowledge of governmental budgetary and financial operations.
- Knowledge oflaws regulations and accounting requirements governing financial operations of local government.
- Skill in identifying potential needs and problems and suggesting workable solutions.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in the use of computers and various software programs including complex spreadsheets.
- Ability to use computers and learn and understand various financial and point of sale software programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently with minimal specific directions.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use of general office equipment computer computer software and an automobile.
Physical Demands
Requires regular sitting standing walking talking handling feeling or operating objects stooping kneeling crouching or crawling. Requires occasionally reaching with hands and arms climbing and balancing. Requires minimal physical activity with light lifting pulling and pushing up to twenty (20) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision. The employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Environment
Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in this environment is usually quiet to moderate.Additional Information
Tentative Search Schedule:
Accepting Applications
June 6 - June 22 2025
Spark Hire Video Interviews
June 23 - 30 2025
Panel Interviews
July 9 - 11 2025
Final Interviews
July 21 - 25 2025
Conditional Offer andBackground Process Begins
July 28 - Aug. 15 2025
Full salary range: $63450 - $88830
Hiring salary range: $63450 - $76140
This position is eligible to participate in the Towns Flexible Work Arrangement program!
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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please contact with questions regarding this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
