FINANCE ACCOUNTANT I-II

City of Fountain•Fountain, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Accountant I–II produces, maintains, and analyzes accounting records to support accurate and timely City financial operations. This position collects and processes financial data; posts daily cash receipts; prepares monthly journal entries; completes reconciliations; ensures accuracy in accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and general ledger activity; administers City financial programs such as purchasing cards and fleet fuel cards; assists with year-end audit preparation and financial reporting; and provides accounting and budgeting support to City departments. The Finance Accountant I–II interacts with internal departments, external partners, auditors, and the public via phone, electronic communication, and in person, and performs all duties in compliance with City policies and applicable laws and regulations, using a collaborative, detail-oriented, and service-focused approach.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
Finance Accountant I: Two (2) years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Finance Accountant II: Four (4) years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance or a combination of relevant education and experience.
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant government finance experience is required for Finance Accountant II.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Valid and Current US Driver’s License required.
Must be able to complete FEMA Certifications: IS-100c and IS-700b within twelve (12) months of hire or be already currently certified.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform the essential job functions and to ensure the safety of themselves, their coworkers, and the public, employees must have the ability to regulate attention; to plan; to understand, remember, and apply information; to effectively interact with others; to concentrate and maintain pace; and to adapt or regulate one’s behavior.
Ability to proficiently read, speak, and understand English. Proficiency in non-English languages is highly valued.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, statistical and mathematical abilities and interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write complex reports and distill information for many audiences.
This position requires close, distance and peripheral vision.
This position requires sitting for extended periods of time. Utilization of hands and fingers to operate office computer keyboard and equipment required. Must be able to reach with hands and arms if needed.
Must be able to lift up to twenty (20) pounds as needed and frequently lift up to then (10) pounds.
This position requires effective proficiency in the use of computer software and applications, office equipment, and professional telephone use. The ability to adequately type quickly with few to no errors is also very important. This position will often require multi-tasking in the use of computer, phone, and office equipment while interacting with clients. Candidates for this position may be required to take and pass technology proficiency assessments prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Reviews and posts daily cash receipt batches and deposits from various city departments.
Prepares required monthly journal entries to the general ledger including, but not limited to, revenues received, expenses paid via ACH/bank wire, and reclassifications.
Acts as an administrator of the purchasing card program for the City, including purchasing card maintenance, reconciliation, and posting of monthly purchase reconciliations to the general ledger.
Acts as an administrator of the fleet Fuel Card system for the City.
Prepares monthly ambulance billing reconciliations.
Assists in the preparation of schedules and statements for external auditors’ use in year-end general ledger and revenue/expenditure reconciliation processes.
Establish a network or become part of a network of accounting and budget professionals to be used as a resource to ensure Department accounting and budgeting practices are consistent with current industry-wide accepted practices.
Regularly attend training courses on Department-specific and general accounting and budgeting practices.
Assist other departments as needed with all aspects of department accounting, budgeting, and finance.
Complies with all City policies and procedures, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements related to the performance of assigned duties.
Demonstrates a respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to work and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, external partners, and the public.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.