Senior Accountant

City of Montrose•Montrose, CO

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, manages the operations of the finance department. Performs professional accounting and auditing functions related to financial operations, payroll, cash management, budget, and internal control functions. Plans, organizes and conducts ongoing quality control audits to assure fiscal responsibility and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited four year college or university in accounting, business or other related field preferred.
Five (5) years related experience and/or training in governmental accounting.
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures, analytical skills and knowledge of computer software systems.
Knowledge of auditing principles and knowledge of different accounting systems.
Current Colorado drivers license with acceptable record.
All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform fund and general accounting functions.
Maintain accounting details and postings; including all journals and ledgers. This includes preparing and posting cash receipts, cash disbursements and journal entries for all departments and funds daily.
Assist the Finance Director in providing systems necessary to maintain proper records and to maintain adequate accounting controls and services.
Assist the Finance Director in actively monitoring users for all financial platforms such as the multiple city bank, investments, credit card providers, financial soft wares to ensure high-level internal control and appropriate user access.
Review bank reconciliations prepared by other financial personnel.
Reconcile multiple city bank and investments monthly.
Identify and correct any discrepancies.
Maintain comprehensive city asset and inventory records on a consistent monthly or bi-monthly cycle based on staff inputs, proactively identifying and reporting any potential operational flags or discrepancies.
Complete all inventory journal entries and maintain a complete inventory audit file.
Assist other positions in the department with establishing accounting methods and procedures.
Facilitate structured department cross-training to ensure full operational coverage and seamless continuity of functions during personnel absences.
Create journal entries for annual accruals and depreciation schedules for capital assets.
Assist Finance Director in preparation of financial statements and other financial reports as determined necessary by the City Manager and Auditor.
Monitor and enforce the consistent, year-round collection and digital filing of backup documentation for all cash receipts and disbursements.