City of Fort Lupton Hiring for Accountant I Job at Fort Lupton, CO Full Time

The City of Fort Lupton is a fast growing community that prides itself by living up to its small town values. We are currently seeking candidates for an Accountant I position opening. This is an additional position for the City, reporting into Finance.

Why work for Fort Lupton?

• Make a difference in the lives of our community every day
• Small, diverse community
• Work-life balance

The City of Fort Lupton offers great benefits, including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings, Vacation, Sick Leave, Recreation Center membership and more!

The formal job description follows. The position closes at 9:00 am on January 3, 2022.

Summary:
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports according to governmental accounting standards. Assist Finance Director in preparing staff reports, coordinating the annual budget process, file grant reimbursement requests, and administering complex agreements and bond covenants.

The following duties and responsibilities are essential for this class. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts; reconciles general ledger accounts; prepares financial reports for staff, council and other appropriate parties or agencies.
• Assists and advise Finance Director with budget calculations and documentation in coordinating the annual budget process; analyzes expenditures to ensure proper classification; prepares schedules, charts and graphs to facilitate analysis.
• Audits contracts, purchase orders and vouchers for proper classification, authorization and to ensure internal control structure is working.
• Prepares reimbursement requests for various grants; maintains files for audit or review; analyzes data for tracking purposes.
• Provides assistance and backup to utility billing, payroll, and accounts payable functions.
• Training of other team members as necessary, assist staff with financial questions and issues.
• Prepares supporting schedules for external auditors and respond to audit inquiries.
• Assists with annual audit.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and special reports. Report analysis and findings to management team. Respond to inquiries from staff.
• Completes revenue reports and CIP analysis.
• Performs monthly duties, such as, month end as well as year-end closing activities, sales tax filings and payment, general ledger entries and multiple bank reconciliations.
• Tracks fixed assets, determine life of asset, CIP analysis.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by researching and analyzing account information, interfacing with staff for clarification as needed. Makes appropriate corrections or adjustments.
• Assists with complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
• Determines payments and transfer funds to/from internal and external customers. Monitor and transfer funds for FSA/H.S.A./HRA.
• Pays payroll taxes, retirement fundings, FPPA.
• Serves as liaison with Colorado Department of Revenue for sales tax via a written Memorandum of Understanding requiring utmost confidentiality and discretion in the use of information.
• Liaisons with banks regarding any issues that arise, stop payments, bank errors.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Assists with developing financial policies and procedures within responsibility scope. Provide process enhancement recommendations.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
• Contributes to and/or lead special projects and other tasks as they arise.

REQUIRED:

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum three years related experience.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutation.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, auditing techniques and accounting concepts.
• Interact successfully with all levels of personnel and external contacts and to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments, to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Makes logical decisions using sound, professional judgment.
• Experience in computer word processing, spreadsheet and database.
• Valid Colorado Drivers’ License.

PREFERRED:

• Minimum three years’ experience in governmental accounting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Lift up to 20 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Regularly work in an office environment.