Accountant I

The City of Golden is currently seeking Accountant I applicants. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be! Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. Location, location, location – Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions. Paid time off – Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that’s over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year. Great benefits – The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement check it out! Performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties including but not limited to internal audit processes; assisting with payroll, accounts payable, capital asset management, and inventory tracking; and 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. This description is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Work assignments and responsibilities are subject to change. 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license and good driving record. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical documents, and policies. Ability to write clear and concise reports, and correspondence. Proficiency in preparing reports, correspondence, and presentations with clarity and precision.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Strong proficiency in accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgetary calculations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, ratios, and variances. Competence in reconciling accounts and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Proficiency in applying accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on data and analysis.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with Tyler Incode, OpenGov, and UKG preferred. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

General office equipment including laptop, financial software systems, multi‑line telephone, copiers, scanners, and analytical tools and calculators for financial analysis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to hold, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Primarily an office environment with potential for hybrid work arrangements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and typical of an office setting. May require occasional morning, evening, or weekend work to attend CBAC, City Council or community meetings. The City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Golden