Accountant II / III

Accountant II:

Anticipated Hiring Range:   $60,800 - $78,111 Annually

Full Salary Range:                  $60,800 - $88,160 Annually

Accountant III:

Anticipated Hiring Range:  $73,568 - $ 92,435 Annually

Full Salary Range:                  $73,568 - $106,674 Annually

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges? The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary: The City of Greeley is accepting applications for an Accountant II / III. This position is responsible for completing journal entries and analysis of assigned funds, assisting with the completion of the City's annual external audit, supporting the creation of the annual comprehensive financial report, providing other financial reporting, and completing regular accounting functions.

Experience, Education, and Skills:

Accountant II:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting practices to create detailed records and to complete the annual audit and monthly reconciliations of assigned funds.
• Knowledge of grants, federal regulations, reporting, and compliance. 
• Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Accountant III:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Four (4) to Six (6 ) years of relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting practices to ensure that the work paper statements and all entries to assigned funds are done correctly.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Accountant II Preferred Requirements:

• Five (5) years of governmental accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Report building experience with Power BI, Oracle BI, or another business intelligence program.

Accountant III Preferred Requirements:

• Five (5) years of experience with complicated practices and precedents and an in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting practices.
• Experience in the public sector.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Training in database or spreadsheet analytics or related software.

Accountant II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards, including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, and the organizational and financial structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Oracle,  and able to learn and adapt to new software and systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial data, schedules, and reports, and developing recommendations for policy or procedural improvements.
• Ability to work independently with sound professional judgment and as part of a collaborative team.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, and listening) with the ability to engage diverse audiences and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and a focus on achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to navigate complex political environments and identify solutions to emerging issues.
• Attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting and financial standards.

Accountant III - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to compare and analyze a large volume of transactions by using accounting best practices to identify variances and corrections that need to be made to the financial ledgers.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and best practices.
• General knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.
• Accounting skills, including the ability to perform computational math, follow established accounting and financial standards, be cognizant of and address details, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare and present financial analyses, schedules, and plans to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to develop compelling recommendations for policies and procedures modifications.
• Ability to identify or assist in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations as they occur.

Travel - Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Accountant II – Essential Functions:

• Prepares assigned fund statements and schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards by compiling, analyzing, and reconciling financial data using spreadsheets, system-generated reports, and monthly reports.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles fund and account activity monthly; prepares related reports and journal entries and communicates with other departments regarding transactions.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with governmental accounting policies, regulations, and GASB standards.
• Maintains supporting financial records and reports for assigned funds.
• Identifies and resolves accounting issues by applying professional judgment and established standards, developing procedures as needed to ensure accurate tracking and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountant III - Essential Functions:

• Review, analyze and reconcile fund and account activity in assigned funds monthly.
• Prepare highly complex journal entries and related supporting data to support financial transactions relating to assigned funds and communicate the impact of these transactions.
• Prepare and maintain supporting financial records and reports.
• Utilize databases and spreadsheets to complete complex analysis of data models, allocations, and compare data from interfaced systems for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare capital asset reconciliations and roll forwards for audit, as well as various other general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate, complete, and timely data.
• Work with auditors, Departments, and information systems to design adequate internal controls for audit testing and operational effectiveness.
• Assist in preparation of the statements and schedules used in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for assigned funds in accordance with Governmental Accounting and Governmental Auditing Standards.
• Understanding of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing functions to complete necessary accounting transactions.
• Remain current on governmental accounting policies, regulations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements.
• Answer questions regarding assigned funds and provide backup materials using existing procedures, policies, and transactions.
• Assist in review of year end work papers, entries, and financial statements.
• Assist external auditors with audit; this includes explanation for various accounting policies, procedures, and specific questions relating to items recorded and reported in various funds.
• Perform analytical work that may involve departmental representatives at various levels in the organization.
• Lead process improvement updates in a government organization, including working with other Departments, consultants, and information systems to implement improvements in processes and conduct training with the Departments regarding changes to process
• Update citywide financial performance measurements, report trends, and research variances.
• This position may supervise a small team of accountants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Accountant II - N/A; Accountant III may supervise a small team of Accountants.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Vision enough to read computer keyboards, reference books and other written documents.
• Communication skills sufficient to convey information to the public via telephone and in person.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com.

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.