Staff Accountant
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE•Wheat Ridge, CO
•$58,849 - $73,105•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, applies principles of accounting to record financial information; prepare financial reports; and, perform a variety of assigned accounting functions including but not limited to general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, chart of account maintenance, bank account reconciliations, process and procedure compliance and internal audit functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in accounting, finance or closely related field
- 1-2 years related experience and/or training
- Must possess excellent customer service/interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office with advanced knowledge of Excel and financial package applications.
Nice To Haves
- Government accounting and OpenGov Finance software experience a plus.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Compile and classify financial information.
- Create and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
- Assist with month end financial reporting.
- Assist with daily cash drawer receipting.
- Record recurring electronic and non-electronic receipts
- Assist Court with Positive Pay
- Monitor daily bank e-mail notifications and notify Accounting Supervisor of any unexpected or unusual transactions
- Perform month end account reconciliations, including banking relationships.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and communicate to internal customers, when needed, the appropriate account code for expenditures and revenues.
- Assist Accounts Payable by reviewing vendor payment documentation for accuracy and compliance with external and internal payment terms.
- Assist with the annual audit and related preparation of the financial statements and supporting documentation.
- Under the guidance of the Accounting Supervisor, assist with review and analysis of budget to actual including: business plan design for appropriate departments, supplies and services budget, fee schedules, etc.
- Provides budget information and assistance to other departments as requested.
- May perform internal departmental audits as requested.
- Serve as backup for Accounts Payable and other divisional functions as needed.
Benefits
- Company sponsored medical (United Health and Kaiser), dental, and vision plans
- Retirement
- Paid vacation, family leave, sick, and holiday time
- Bilingual incentive program
- Employer paid life insurance
- FSA/HSA
- EAP
- Dedicated resources toward professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
