• Manages a variety of technical accounting and analysis functions for the City; evaluates and analyzes financial issues and policies and recommends solutions as needed.

• Prepares and completes routine and annual financial reports, for internal and external use, including the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

• Responsible for the general ledger, records journal entries, reconciliations and leads year-end close process.

• Manage fixed asset schedules.

• Arranges for and supervises audits of the City financial accounts.Coordinates and/or performs internal/external audits.

• Maintain reporting and financial compliance with other governmental and regulatory agencies.

• Assists other City departments with the development and implementation of processes and/or special projects that contribute to or affect the financial systems of the City.

• Reviews and responds to inquiries from other City departments, citizens, etc., pertaining to financial or accounting procedures.

• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, lodging tax collections, fixed assets schedules, purchase orders functions.

• Oversee City’s biweekly payroll.

• Develop and provide written and oral presentations to the City Council, boards and commissions, public and City departments as needed.

• Conduct research, prepare and present studies, status reports, and proposed policies, plans, procedures to the City Manager and City Council.

• Approves or personally prepares deposits and maintains appropriate records.

• Assist in monitoring developments and legislation related to financial matters to ensure compliance of City accounting procedures, evaluate their impact upon City financial operations and programs, and make recommendations for policy and procedure improvements.

• Maintain productive working relationships within the department and with representatives of the community at all levels, including elected officials, staff, business, civic, and agency personnel, and citizen groups.

• Assist in developing department goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Maintains and updates capital asset records including additions, deletions, transfers,
  depreciation, verification and preparation for annual audit and reporting.

• Reviews Accounting/Finance Technicians' work for accuracy and completeness, including accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, and acts as back up when applicable.

• Fosters cooperation, a healthy work environment, responsiveness to customers, and
  continuous improvement within the Finance Department.

• Able to perform all Accounting Technician, Sales Tax Accountant, Finance Administrative Assistant/AP Clerk job duties. Serves as back-up when necessary.

• Assists in the development of the Finance department annual and long-range goals and
  objectives.

• Manages records management of Finance department documents.

• Advisees and training other departments in regards to Finance policies and
  procedures.

• Conducts research on various topics and works on special finance-related projects as
  requested.

• Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in governmental accounting.

• Serve as Treasurer as appointed by City Council

• Attend City Council Meetings

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Finance,
Accounting or a closely related field.

2. Minimum of five years of experience in accounting, preferably in the governmental sector.

3. A wide range of accounting experience desired, including payroll, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and cash receipting.

4. Equivalent combination of education and experience that meet the minimum requirements may be considered.

5. A valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, or
walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands
and arms. The employee must occasionally stoop or kneel. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye
coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.