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City of Pueblo Accountant II in United States
Accountant II
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Accountant II
Salary
$85,343.64 - $104,243.52 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full-Time (Classified)
Job Number
2405-4031
Department
Finance
Opening Date
05/16/2024
Closing Date
6/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
Benefits
Questions
DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:
This is a FLSA exempt, professional position under the general direction of the Department Director. This position is responsible for posting and maintaining the City’s accounts and other related work as prescribed by the Director.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Depending on the assigned department, the Accountant II may perform the following duties:
Plans, schedules, and directs the work of clerical personnel
Supervises the keeping of journals and subsidiary ledgers
Posts the general ledger, prepares monthly budget and actual reports statements
Reconciles accounts of various funds and General Ledger to Project Reports
Makes internal audits of the cash receipts and disbursements
Monitors grants for compliance with grant agreements and prepares the related cash draws from the grants
Monitors State Revolving Fund Loans for compliance and prepares the related cash draws from the State Revolving Fund Loans, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local statues, ordinances, and guidelines
Reviews grant/ State Revolving Fund Loans fiscal source documents for completeness, accuracy, authorization and application of appropriate matching funds, fees, refunds, collections, taxes, or discounts
Responsible for locating and applying for applicable grants
Provides information and assistance in preparation of the budget
Monitors transactions for budget compliance
Responsible for financial reporting, expenditure tracking and payment preparation for capital projects
Performs analytical procedures in relation to the accounts of the City , including analyzing data to identify expenditure and revenue trends for long range financial planning
Assists departmental personnel and taxpayers or rate payers with matters
Prepares special reports or completes special projects
Composes correspondence related to department matters
Participates in annual review of Wastewater service rates and preparing 20-year financial plans to monitor sufficiency of revenues and Wastewater Rate Model
Develops and tracks Cost Recovery Agreements for sanitary sewers
Makes wastewater rate adjustments for the Board of Water Works billing
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:
- May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to sit for over two hours at a time while performing routine office duties, attending meetings, and traveling
Must be able to perform a full range of repetitive motions while performing routine office duties including, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and manual dexterity
Must be able to travel out of town and out of state for meetings, conferences, and other events
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
This position requires:
Requires a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and modern municipal accounting procedures
Must be able to analyze accounts and to prepare accounting statements and comprehensive financial reports
Requires the ability to effectively plan and supervise accounting and statistical tabulation work
Must be able to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public, and other agencies and organizations
Must be able to meet deadlines
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requires excellent analytical abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration or closely related field
Three (3) years of successful accounting experience
A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
The following is highly desirable: Possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The duties in this classification are primarily performed indoors, in a comfortable office environment. The incumbent 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. The individual will be frequently exposed to periods of demanding activity and high mental stress. Incumbents must be willing to work additional hours or overtime if required. The incumbent may be required to drive to training events and/or meetings. The position requires a great deal of interpersonal communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
All required licenses and certifications listed above must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.
Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.
BENEFITS:
The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: June 18, 2024
Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.
BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time classified positions, delivering quality and value to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. From paid holidays and personal holidays to accruing vacation time, City employment lets you plan for your future, stay healthy and maintain a quality work/life balance for you and your family.
As a PERA member, you contribute a percentage of every paycheck to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension. (https://www.copera.org/colorado-pera)
Comprehensive and affordable benefit plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a variety of other optional products (https://www.pueblo.us/259/Employee-Benefits) to meet your health and wellness needs.
The City offers opportunities for professional growth with annual salary increases (https://www.pueblo.us/973/Employee-Salaries-Staffing) and potential promotional opportunities and lateral movement within the City. Many employees also enjoy benefits such as step-up pay, overtime, bilingual pay, longevity pay, and more (https://www.pueblo.us/273/Policies-Procedures) . The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides important employee support services.
Paid leave and time off are provided for vacation, sick, holidays (10), (https://www.pueblo.us/1360/Holidays) personal days (2), FMLA, funeral and injury leave.
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This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement? (Note: Your application will not be accepted if a copy of this document is not attached)
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This position requires at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration or closely related field. Do you meet this requirement? (Note: Your application will not be accepted if a copy of this document is not attached). Please note that you may redact information that identifies your dates of attendance or graduation.
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Please explain your qualifying education. If your education is not in the required field, please explain to what extent it is related.
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This position requires at least three (3) years of successful accounting experience. Indicate your level of qualifying experience.
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Please explain your qualifying experience.
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ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: Your application packet will be considered incomplete and will be rejected if you do not include the appropriate attachments. In particular, it is required that you submit copies of the following items: 1. Valid driver's license. We must verify your identity, Pueblo Municipal Code (sec. 6-4-6) requires that you meet the minimum age requirement for this classified position, and this position requires that you have a valid driver's license. 2. Diploma/degree or transcripts (indicating an awarded high school diploma or degree) showing your HIGHEST level of COMPLETED formal education. The submitted copy must have been issued by the educational institution and display: - the institution's name/logo - your name - confirmation that a diploma or degree was awarded 3. A Service 2 or Member 4 copy of your DD214 if you wish to claim veteran preference. If you wish to claim veteran preference due to a service-connected disability, please submit a letter from the Veteran's Administration, dated within one year, indicating your veteran disability status 4. One and the Same Certification if there are any variations in your name in any of the submitted documents. (https://www.pueblo.us/DocumentCenter/View/33509/One-and-the-Same-Certification-2022) 5. Any certificate or professional license/registration required by the job description Please return to the Attachments section at this time and include any missing items. This is a good time to review your entire application and ensure you: - accounted for your last 10 years of employment history (20 yrs if applying to be a Police Patrol Officer), including times when you were not working. - provided a reason for leaving every employer, specifically state if you resigned or were laid-off, terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, etc. - answered all Agency-Wide questions. NOTES: - Missing or vague information could cause your application to be rejected. - You may redact information that identifies your dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you revisited your application and attached all required documents?
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Agency
City of Pueblo
Address
301 West B Street Pueblo, Colorado, 81003
Phone
719-553-2635
Website
http://www.pueblo.us/jobs