Accountant

Accountant PositionThe Town of Castle Rock has an outstanding opportunity for an Accountant in our Finance Department. This position is responsible for professional level accounting work. Work includes responsibility for accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions, account reconciliation and analysis, journal entries, cash management, maintenance of fixed asset records, grant and contract management, financial accounting and statement presentation, assistance related to the annual audit. Performs duties in a manner consistent with the stated values of the organization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for monthly general ledger account reconciliations. Analyzes and investigates discrepancies and performs journal entry adjustments as necessary.Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations. Analyzes and investigates discrepancies and performs journal entry adjustments as necessary.Reconciles collections of permits and sharebacks. Prepares monthly shareback reports and submits remittances for processing.Maintains financial accounting system and ensures accurate uploads and postings from other department software systems, including the recreation point of sale system and the utility billing system.Reviews and approves accounting transactions, journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff.Performs month-end and year-end closing activities. Ensures complete, accurate and timely reporting of monthly and annual entries.Reviews, monitors and records bank transactions. Initiates, reconciles, approves and transmits a wide variety of electronic payments or deposit transactions including wires, ACH and financial processing to various vendors and/or business partners.Performs petty cash auditsReviews and analyzes capital asset activity. Records asset additions, disposals and transfers. Assists with the year-end capital asset reconciliations and related disclosures.Works closely with other departments to prepare grant contract reports and applications for new and existing grants; ensures grants are in compliance with state and federal guidelines (Uniform Guidance, Single Audit Act, Davis-Bacon Act).Assists with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Completes ACFR components such as Government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and notes to the basic financial statements. Prepares various audit work papers and accounting report schedules annually.Assists in the preparation of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).Assists in the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), when applicable. Assists with Single Audit work papers and requests, when applicable.Prepares and submits program and compliance reports, such as the Local Highway User Finance Report and Conservation Trust Fund report.Monitors accounting processes for effectiveness and efficiency and makes suggestions for improvement as necessary.Works collaboratively with other departments on finance-related projects, reports, and information.Recommends and ensures compliance with policy, procedures and regulations.May assist with or coordinate special projects.Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.Minimum Qualifications:An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.Education: Generally, a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.Experience: At least two (2) years' experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training. Governmental accounting experience is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of modern accounting principles, practices and procedures and how they apply to government accounting situations, including their application in grant funding.Knowledge of modern automated systems used in the preparation and maintenance of accounting data, as well as modern office practices, procedures and equipment.Knowledge of the applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and processes governing the receipt and expenditure of governmental monies.Knowledge of modern computer technology.Skill in communicating effectively with the public and clients over the telephone, in person, by fax, and other methods.Ability to prepare clear, complete, concise oral and written reports.Ability to meet deadlines.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with superiors and other employees.Ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes the ability to perform subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.Ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and/or correlate data and/or information. Includes exercise of judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations. Includes referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components.Physical Demands:Sedentary work for long periods of timeOccasional physical work lifting no more than 10 poundsOccasional lifting, carrying, walking and standingOccasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawlFrequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipmentVision for reading, recording and interpreting informationSpeech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizensWork Environment:Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environmentEquipment Used:Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer systemThis position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer. 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