Senior Accountant - Sales Tax

City of Littleton•Littleton, CO

1d•$89,965 - $94,700•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Littleton is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee sales and use tax administration, perform complex account reconciliations, and support accurate financial reporting. This working supervisor position combines hands-on technical accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision, offering the opportunity to strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and help ensure the city's financial integrity through sound accounting practices and exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative and communicative approach to their work and an ability to build effective relationships with businesses, auditors, and colleagues. They are highly analytical and thrive in an environment that requires balancing multiple priorities, solving complex problems, and continuously improving financial operations. About the City of Littleton The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. The City of Littleton offers excellent benefits and perks to its employees. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide. The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent, and its strategies include offering competitive pay and investing in employee growth and development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; and Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a large organization; or An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Knowledge of sales and use tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles.
Thorough understanding of municipal sales and use tax laws and regulations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, GAAP and GASB.
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards and financial reporting.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and make sound recommendations.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Ability to communicate complex tax regulations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for report writing, correspondence, providing customer service, giving presentations, directions, and feedback.
Ability to lead, manage, direct, and coordinate the work of direct staff including providing feedback, and informing others.
Knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively deal with a variety of individuals within and outside the organization using effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Requires skills and abilities that include analyzing data, breaking down problems, identifying relationships between issues making complex plans. and displaying high attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sales tax compliance, revenue auditing, or municipal finance
CPA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred but not required
Supervision or team lead experience

Responsibilities

Performs technical accounting duties alongside supervisory responsibilities.
Oversees the review, processing, and reconciliation of sales and use tax returns submitted by businesses, ensuring accurate collection, reconciliation, and reporting of sales tax revenues.
Ensures confidentiality and security of taxpayer information.
Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax revenue reports.
Reviews complex sales tax transactions for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Performs account reconciliations and resolves discrepancies.
Assists with analyzing revenue trends and preparing forecasts for budgeting purposes.
Responds to inquiries from taxpayers, businesses, auditors, and government agencies.
Participates in collection efforts for delinquent tax accounts, including correspondence and payment arrangements.
Prepares journal entries and maintains supporting documentation.
Prepares and/or reviews bank reconciliations and related journal entries.
Supports annual financial audits by providing tax records, schedules, and reconciliations.
Verifies and processes accounting data, completes and maintains general ledger accounts and funds.
Analyzes financial information to prepare reports, statements and schedules.
Completes and formats reports for use in financial analysis.
Reconciles and analyzes fund and account activity.
Assists with preparing periodic financial statements for all funds.
Assists with preparing fund financial statements for the comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR).
Independently identifies, researches, and resolves problems, develops controls and provides recommendations to improve the accounting processes.
Prepares and completes special projects and reports.
Interprets and implements authoritative pronouncements.
Assists with ERP system enhancements and related integrated systems as needed.
Develops and implements procedures to improve tax administration efficiency and internal controls.
Performs other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
May serve as an emergency worker.
Encourages an environment of collaboration and teamwork.
Selects, trains, and evaluates employees.
Completes assigned supervisory training.
Provides guidance and assists employees in the fulfillment of responsibilities.
Assigns and directs work; addresses and resolves issues.
Manages employee performance, and fosters growth and development through meaningful, timely feedback and check-ins.