Accountant

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of professional accounting work requires discretion and application of government and general accounting theory relating to one or more of the following functions: financial analysis auditing and verifying fiscal records and reports preparing financial and statistical reports. Provide information to staff related to accounting practices and procedures general ledger account reconciliation prepare year-end audit reports and schedules assist with preparing annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) assist in preparing long range financial planning for all funds perform and reconcile physical inventory maintain fixed asset records track and reconcile Federal and State grants.

The salary range for this position is $67978- $91771 per hour with ahiring range of$67978 - $79874depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be available to applicants until Tuesday 2.3.26 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required and a cover letter is preferred.

Ready to take your experience and skills to the next level If youre passionate about accuracy integrity collaboration and making an impact for the local community come work with a dynamic talented and supportive team and expand your knowledge of governmental accounting!

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Essential Functions:

Month and Year End Closing

• Perform month and year-end closing.
• Verify all cash receipts journal entries and system updates and funds are in balance.
• Posts required journal entries.

Bank Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
• Check accounts review for accuracy and compare to bank records all transactions affecting cash.
• Include postings from system modules.
• Reconcile and produce monthly list of outstanding accounts payable checks.
• Monitor return check activity.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries to properly record all activity in regard to cash.
• Research all outstanding items and make appropriate journal entries.

Financial Analysis

• Maintain accounting files.
• Assure interface accuracy between the general ledger and other subsidiary modules.
• Interpret and assure compliance with laws rules regulations & standards.
• Perform month end and year end analysis of funds financial statements and department data.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial reports budgets general ledger account balances revenues and expenditures.
• Assist in annual audit process.
• Prepare and analyze year-end financial statements.
• Review reconcile compile and evaluate accounting records and prepare year-end audit work for funds.
• Interact with external auditors.

Department Liaison

• Provide assistance to departments in all areas of accounting.
• Provide professional advice resolve difficult accounting problems and answer concerns.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with staff including the use of financial computer modules. Financial report creation.

Fixed Assets/Inventory

• Maintain accurate fixed asset accounting records according to accepted standards.
• Perform asset inventory.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules and depreciation.

Capital Projects

• Design maintain track and report capital projects.
• Set up projects maintain and reconcile project cost reports.
• Assist project managers with financial information.
• Complete complex analysis of restricted cash accounts based on financial activities to prepare necessary inter-fund transfers.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs special financial research projects.
• Evaluate financial systems develop accounting and operational process improvements along with other challenging assignments and changes.
• Maintain current knowledge of other accounting procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective communications.
• Analyzes complex financial data and extracts and defines relevant information.
• Interpret data for others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required education: Bachelors Degree or higher in Accounting.

Preferred education: Governmental accounting courses.

Required experience: Knowledge and/or experience with a computerized accounting system(s) and software.

Preferred experience: 3 years professional experience in governmental accounting preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive and working knowledge of the theory principles methods and practices of governmental accounting.
• Knowledge and/or work experience with computerized accounting system and computers.
• Communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with modern office management practices.
• Strong skills with spreadsheets interpret data.
• Work with little or no direct supervision.
• Knowledge to learn and create queries.
• Knowledge of fixed asset reporting Federal and State grant management processes and payroll processing and taxes.

Core Competencies:

Accountability Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Working Environment:

• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program various opportunities for growth and development and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans Dental Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation holidays floating holidays and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance AD&D Short-term and Long-term disability and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a 457 Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically and additional activities duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.

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Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check.