[Hiring] Accountant I @City of Golden

Role Description

The City of Golden is currently seeking Accountant I applicants. Performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties including but not limited to:

• Internal audit processes
• Assisting with payroll
• Accounts payable
• Capital asset management
• Inventory tracking
• Completing monthly accounting tasks

Acts as a direct liaison between departments and funds in support of the budget and audit. Provides support for budget development such as gathering data and updating reports. Supports preparation of year-end workpapers, audit documentation, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Expected to be a subject matter expert in Opengov (budget development) and INCODE (accounting software).

• Assist with preparation of audit schedules and documents for the ACFR.
• Provide accounting and budget support to the accounting team and departments and funds across the city and to the Director of Finance.
• Provide support for the budget process including gathering departmental data, updating spreadsheets and reports, and assisting with uploads into the Opengov budget system.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with and complete month end and year end closing procedures.
• Provide Ad hoc support and custom reports to staff outside of the finance department.
• Research and prepare variance analysis between budgeted amounts and actual expenditures, including preparing projections for groups.
• Ensure compliance with all GASB standards and government accounting principles.
• Prepare and engage in cashflow analysis to ensure financial stability of the City of Golden.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of two years of accounting or accounting related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Municipal finance experience preferred.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong proficiency in accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgetary calculations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical documents, and policies.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, and correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Tyler Incode, OpenGov, and UKG preferred.

Benefits

• Paid vacation starts at 16 days (over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
• The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions.
• Offers a full spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement.

Company Description

The City of Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. Convenient commuting from all directions.