Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Data Quality, Documentation, Expense Tracking, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Procedures, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Government Regulations, Information Assets, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Procedure Development, Project Planning, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance
Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins is seeking an Accountant ll to join our Finance department. This is a full time salaried position with the City with an anticipated hiring salary range of $71,000-$87,000 a year! The Accountant ll will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and policies. The Accountant II will prepare journal entries, monitor expenditures, participate in audits and reviews, and provide financial guidance to department managers. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software are essential. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of successful accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are critical for liaising with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Prepares month-end and year-end related work papers and reconciliations. Continually improves the year-end financial close by creating documented procedures.
- Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues, and expenditures, and prepares governmental financial statements and other reports to summarize historical and projected financial position.
- Documents and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
- Devises and implements systems for general accounting, budgetary monitoring and control, and financial reporting.
- Advises departments regarding accounting procedures, and other financial matters.
- Provides information to external auditors regarding the City''s annual statements.
- Monitors and maintains accounting and financial reporting systems to ensure viability and integrity of financial information.
- Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
- Guides the administration of specific division or city organization projects.
- Performs special work projects including planning, design and implementation.
Management Responsibilities
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