Client Accounting Service/Bookkeeper

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Accounting Technician position is a technical accounting and clerical position responsible for administering a variety of accounting activities and functions within the Finance Department.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. This schedule may be flexible with approval of the Accounting Division Manager and the direct supervisor.

The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

The City\'s work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Finance Department, which provides quality financial services and expertise necessary to support a financially sustainable City Government.

Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority

Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback

Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization\'s mission and vision

Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city and the community; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate

Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization

Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives

Value diversity; Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development

Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions

Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance

Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; Demonstrate knowledge and application of basic bookkeeping and office procedures

Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel

Demonstrate working knowledge of automated accounting systems

Demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision

Preparing and monitoring financial reports and ensuring compliance:

Utilize Various Software Applications To Perform Assignments I.e., Spreadsheet, Word Processor, And Data Base Technologies3. Providing Excellent Internal And External Customer Service And Training4. Maintaining financial records and processing transactions:

Perform accounting functions, as assigned, which may include, but is not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and capital assets database and purchasing card administration

Generate, process, record, maintain, and research financial transactions and records

Enter data into financial and other electronic systems

Complete reconciliations to ensure the integrity of systems, accounts, and balances

Assist with regulatory filings and reporting as required by the IRS and other agencies

Assist with the preparation of various memos, reports, notices and surveys

Provide customer service in person, by phone, via e-mail, virtual and other effective communication channels

Support administration of accounting cycles, financial audits, and budget development

Provide end-user training

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

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

Graduation from high school or GED

Post-secondary course work in concepts and fundamentals of accounting

Previous technical accounting and clerical experience

Associate degree with concentration in concepts and fundamentals of accounting

Working knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One software

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material and supplies

occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment

Frequent lifting, carrying, push/pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; This is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Required Materials And Equipment

Must be able to operate a keyboard, computer terminal, printers, telephone, scanner, ten-key adding machine and other standard office equipment.

Background checks will include employment references and criminal history and when applicable, credit check, driver’s license record, education verification

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

Health and Dental

Flexible Spending

Pension/Retirement Plans

Term Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.

Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?

Do you have any payroll experience?

If you answered yes to having payroll experience, please explain. Do you have general accounting experience?

If you answered yes to having general accounting experience, please explain. Rate Your Skill Level With Microsoft Word Software

Rate your skill level with Microsoft Outlook (scheduling meetings and appointments) software:

Rate Your Skill Level With Microsoft Excel Software

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Rate your skill level with JD Edwards Financial Management System:

Do you have financial system experience, other than JD Edwards?

If you answered yes to having experience with a financial system, please explain. This position offices at Westminster City Hall and the schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. Onboarding will require the first six (6) months 100% in-office and thereafter may allow for a hybrid schedule depending on training and operational needs.