Accountant

Town of Severance • Severance, CO

7d • $65,950 - $85,604 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Severance in beautiful Northern Colorado has a new immediate opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join the Finance Department. Severance continues to experience exponential growth and exciting change. As an employee in the Finance Department, there are many prospects for personal and professional development as the Town continues to the next level of service, transparency, and compliance.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will report to the Finance Director and will be responsible for general ledger accounts, adjusting journal entries, preparation of financial statements, analysis of financial data, reconciliations, payroll, assist with budget development, and process accounts payable and receivable. Must be willing to cross-train in other duties for professional growth and provide backup support.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of accounting, and knowledge of government accounting.
• Computer applications for accounting and financial management.
• Analyze and interpret financial data and present findings clearly in written and oral form.
• Determine work priorities and meet established schedules and deadlines.
• Work with numbers and detail.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Invests in professional development through research, webinars, and
• Cross-trains into other finance areas for professional growth and team.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal or state budgeting preferred.
• Experience with grant proposal writing, reporting, and compliance, preferred.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• CPA or CPFO is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end general ledger closing process.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reporting by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system.
• Maintain the fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with the annual audit process.
• Enter and code invoices and perform a weekly check run.
• Generate monthly accounts receivable invoices.
• Assist with budget development.
• Responsible for the administration of the electronic timekeeping system.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, and reconciling accounts.
• Prepare necessary statistical, financial, and revenue reports as needed.
• Track grant revenues and expenditures.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements.
• May share the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Finance Director.
• May represent the Town in various capacities on panels, committees, task forces, and relevant forums.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• The Town offers an excellent benefits package including full health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, including partial coverage for family health, dental, and vision; short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and a retirement contribution package.
• Paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, and bereavement.

What This Job Offers

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