Accountant II / III

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is hiring an Accountant II or Accountant III to perform accounting functions for assigned funds. The position completes journal entries and financial analysis, supports the City’s annual external audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and provides other financial reporting. The Accountant III role may supervise a small team of accountants; the Accountant II role has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires occasional local travel within the County and is primarily performed in an office environment.

Requirements

• Accountant II: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and three years of relevant experience.
• Accountant II: In-depth knowledge of governmental accounting practices, including fund records, annual audits, and monthly reconciliations.
• Accountant II: Knowledge of grants, federal regulations, reporting, and compliance.
• Accountant II: Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Accountant III: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and four to six years of relevant experience.
• Accountant III: Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting practices and ability to ensure assigned-fund work papers and entries are correct.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Alternatively, a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses may qualify if it enables successful performance of the essential job functions.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, and best practices, including GASB and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
• Knowledge of the business, organizational, and financial structure of Colorado municipalities.
• For Accountant III, ability to analyze high volumes of transactions, identify variances, and determine corrections to financial ledgers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs; Accountant II also requires proficiency with Oracle and ability to adapt to new software and systems.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial data, schedules, analyses, and reports, and develop recommendations for policy or procedural improvements.
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage competing tasks.
• Ability to work independently with professional judgment and minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and navigate complex political environments.
• Occasional local travel within the County; ability to walk or drive short distances to meetings, trainings, or other city and partner sites.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification, including a drug test, background and national sex offender search, and motor vehicle record search; some positions may require a physical demands evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Accountant II: Five years of governmental accounting experience.
• Accountant II: Demonstrated experience applying GASB guidelines.
• Accountant II: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Accountant II: Report-building experience with Power BI, Oracle BI, or another business intelligence program.
• Accountant III: Five years of experience with complicated practices and precedents and in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting practices.
• Accountant III: Public-sector experience.
• Accountant III: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Accountant III: Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Accountant III: Training in database or spreadsheet analytics or related software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned fund statements and schedules for the ACFR by compiling, analyzing, and reconciling financial data.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile monthly fund and account activity; prepare related reports and journal entries and communicate with other departments about transactions.
• Monitor compliance with governmental accounting policies, regulations, and GASB standards.
• Maintain supporting financial records and reports for assigned funds.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues using professional judgment and established standards, and develop procedures as needed.
• For Accountant III, prepare complex journal entries and supporting data; analyze data models and allocations and compare data from interfaced systems for accuracy and completeness.
• For Accountant III, prepare capital asset reconciliations and roll forwards for audit, along with other general ledger account reconciliations.
• For Accountant III, work with auditors, departments, and information systems to design internal controls for audit testing and operational effectiveness.
• For Accountant III, assist with ACFR statements and schedules, year-end work papers, entries, and financial statements, and provide support to external auditors.
• For Accountant III, perform accounting transactions involving payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing functions as needed.
• For Accountant III, answer questions about assigned funds and provide backup materials; perform analytical work with departmental representatives.
• For Accountant III, lead process-improvement updates and training in coordination with departments, consultants, and information systems.
• For Accountant III, update citywide financial performance measurements, report trends, and research variances.
• For Accountant III, may supervise a small team of accountants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The position is benefits eligible; details are provided in the City of Greeley benefits guide.
• The City describes a total rewards program that supports employee development and recognition.

What This Job Offers

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