Accountant II - Finance

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking an Accountant II to join the Accounting Team as part of the Finance Department. This position will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for completing journal entries and analysis of assigned funds, assisting with the completion of the City's annual external audit, supporting the creation of the annual comprehensive financial report, providing other financial reporting, and completing regular accounting functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Three (3) years of experience with complicated practices and precedents and an in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting practices.
Must have in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting practices to create detailed records and to complete the annual audit and monthly reconciliations of assigned funds.
Knowledge of grants, federal regulations, reporting, and compliance.
Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of governmental accounting experience.
Demonstrated experience working with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Report building experience with Power BI, Oracle BI, or another business intelligence program.

Responsibilities

Prepares assigned fund statements and schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards by compiling, analyzing, and reconciling financial data using spreadsheets, system-generated reports, and monthly reports.
Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles fund and account activity monthly; prepares related reports and journal entries and communicates with other departments regarding transactions.
Audits expenditures to ensure they are within the approved budget and revenues align with estimates; monitors and ensures compliance with governmental accounting policies, regulations, and GASB standards.
Maintains supporting financial records and reports for assigned funds.
Identifies and resolves accounting issues by applying professional judgment and established standards, developing procedures as needed to ensure accurate tracking and documentation.
Other duties as assigned.