Accountant II / III

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

16h • $60,800 - $106,674 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is hiring an Accountant II or Accountant III to complete journal entries and analyze assigned funds, support the City’s annual external audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), provide other financial reporting, and perform regular accounting functions. The position works with financial data, reconciliations, governmental accounting requirements, and internal and external stakeholders. Accountant III duties may include leading process improvements and supervising a small team of accountants.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional local travel within the County may be required to attend meetings or trainings, or to work at other City buildings or partner sites. The role is benefits eligible. Candidates must complete pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the job.
• Accountant II: Three years of relevant experience.
• Accountant III: Four to six years of relevant experience.
• Accountant II: In-depth knowledge of governmental accounting practices, including the ability to create detailed records, complete the annual audit, and perform monthly reconciliations of assigned funds.
• Accountant II: Knowledge of grants, federal regulations, reporting, and compliance.
• Accountant II: Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Accountant III: Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting practices to ensure work paper statements and entries for assigned funds are correct.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Accountant II: Knowledge of GASB guidelines, Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, and the organizational and financial structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Accountant II: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle, and ability to learn and adapt to new software and systems.
• Accountant II: Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial data, schedules, and reports, and develop recommendations for policy or procedural improvements.
• Accountant II: Strong organizational, time management, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Accountant II: Ability to work independently with sound professional judgment and collaboratively with a team, and to navigate complex political environments.
• Accountant III: Ability to compare and analyze a large volume of transactions, identify variances, and determine needed corrections to financial ledgers.
• Accountant III: Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and best practices; general knowledge of GASB and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
• Accountant III: Strong computer, accounting, communication, organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations.
• Accountant III: Ability to manage competing tasks and changing priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, take initiative, and work effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Accountant III: Ability to perform computational math and follow accounting and financial standards while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Accountant II: Five years of governmental accounting experience.
• Accountant II: Demonstrated experience working with 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 assigned fund and account activity monthly; prepare 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 interfaced system data for accuracy and completeness.
• For Accountant III, prepare capital asset reconciliations and roll forwards for audit, along with other general ledger 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 year-end work papers, entries, financial statements, and external audit inquiries.
• For Accountant III, perform analytical work with departmental representatives and update citywide financial performance measures, report trends, and research variances.
• For Accountant III, lead process improvement updates, coordinate implementation with departments, consultants, and information systems, and provide training on process changes.
• For Accountant III, answer questions about assigned funds and provide supporting materials in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The position is benefits eligible; benefit details are available in the City of Greeley benefits guide.
• The City describes its total rewards program as supporting employee development and recognition, safety, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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