NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Accountant I or II
City of Thornton; City Hall, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $91K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Thornton is seeking an Accountant I or II to perform professional level accounting functions. This role involves maintaining detailed financial records, assisting with audits, and preparing financial statements and reports for the city.
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Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of complex and routine accounting duties
Maintains detailed financial records of enterprise, capital projects and other funds. Approves encumbrances and payments of capital funds ensuring compliance with contracts and budget authorizations
Assist with annual audit of capital assets, materials inventory, and cash audits
Prepares grant billings and reports to other agencies
Posts, balances, and reconciles transactions in general ledger; prepares or reviews monthly financial statements
Prepares journal entries for land sales, land and asset dispositions, bond refunding, contributed capital, auctions, and other non-routine transactions
Prepares property tax entries, accruals, and the annual mill levy certification
Preparation of city debt service payments, applicable debt service schedules, Continuing Disclosure Statement and other financing transactions
Assists with a variety of banking functions
Assists with annual budget process and annual audit of City financial records, preparing account reconciliations, year-end accounting entries, various schedules, and year-end close
Assists with the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Performs account research and analyses for other departments
May train or assign and review the work of other employees as directed. May perform back-up functions for supervisor as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university; one year of related experience for Accountant I
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university; two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in municipal government for Accountant II
A CPA designation is desired
Ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting
Knowledge of the general principles, methods, techniques, and practices of automated accounting
Skill in posting, balancing, and reconciling transactions in a general ledger
Skill in accurately performing complex mathematical computations
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, other agencies and the general public
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
Flexible Spending Plan
Retiree Health Savings Plan
Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
Short & Long-term Disability Plans
Paid Holidays
Vacation & Sick Leave
Multilingual Incentive Pay
Recreation Pass
Wellness Program - Learn more [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecAZ5bF8G3UKkXFWVXFFrqVAbC4DQyjc/view?usp=sharing)
In-House Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2021-06-02Private Equity
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