Accountant in Westminster, Colorado

Salary
$95,800.00 – $119,738.00 Annually

Location
Westminster, CO

Job Type
Full-time Benefited, 40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)

Job Number
24-00235

Department
Finance

Division
23 Accounting

POSITION PURPOSE

The Accountant is a responsible, professional position in the City’s
Accounting Division. Position supports the Accounting Manager and involves
administration of municipal accounting duties as well as the completion of
special assignments. In addition to general accounting and financial
reporting, incumbent may be responsible for one or more of the following:
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, capital asset
accounting, budget administration, internal audit, and supervisory
responsibilities for support staff.

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major course work in
accounting or governmental finance
Passing score on comprehensive testing to assess knowledge of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles

Preferred:
At least two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and fiscal
operations
Working knowledge of JD Edwards Financial Management System
Professional certification including Certified Public Accountant, Certified
Public Finance Officer, Certified Internal Auditor, etc.
Supervisory experience
Professional internal audit experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which
would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.