Accountant I

City of Golden • Golden, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Golden is seeking an Accountant I. This role performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties including internal audit processes, assisting with payroll, accounts payable, capital asset management, and inventory tracking, and completing monthly accounting tasks. The Accountant I acts as a direct liaison between departments and funds in support of the budget and audit, provides support for budget development by gathering data and updating reports, and supports the preparation of year-end workpapers, audit documentation, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The position is expected to be a subject matter expert in Opengov (budget development) and INCODE (accounting software).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of two years of accounting or accounting related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical documents, and policies.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, and correspondence.
• Proficiency in preparing reports, correspondence, and presentations with clarity and precision.
• Strong proficiency in accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgetary calculations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, ratios, and variances.
• Competence in reconciling accounts and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proficiency in applying accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on data and analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal finance experience preferred.
• Experience with Tyler Incode, OpenGov, and UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of audit schedules and documents for the ACFR.
• Provide accounting and budget support to the accounting team and departments and funds across the city and to the Director of Finance.
• Provide support for the budget process including gathering departmental data, updating spreadsheets and reports, and assisting with uploads into the Opengov budget system.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with and complete month end and year end closing procedures.
• Provide Ad hoc support and custom reports to staff outside of the finance department.
• Research and prepare variance analysis between budgeted amounts and actual expenditures, including preparing projections for groups.
• Ensure compliance with all GASB standards and government accounting principles.
• Prepare and engage in cashflow analysis to ensure financial stability of the City of Golden.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation starts at 16 days
• 12 days of sick time
• 12 paid holidays each year
• City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions
• Full-spectrum of benefits and perks
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level