Accountant

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: Perf orms 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 $67,978- $91,771 per hour with a hiring range of $67,978 - $79,874 , depending 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 you're 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! Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City. 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. E valuate 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: Bachelor's 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting.
Knowledge and/or experience with a computerized accounting system(s) and software.

Nice To Haves

Governmental accounting courses.
3 years professional experience in governmental accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform month and year-end closing.
Verify all cash receipts, journal entries and system updates and funds are in balance.
Posts required journal entries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintain accurate fixed asset accounting records according to accepted standards.
Perform asset inventory.
Prepare fixed asset schedules and depreciation.
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.
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.

Benefits

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