Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The City of Casper is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative professional to join our

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and being part of an experienced, supportive team, this could be a great opportunity for you!

The City of Casper is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative professional to join our

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and being part of an experienced, supportive team, this could be a great opportunity for you!

As an Accountant, you'll play an important role in maintaining the City's financial integrity, supporting responsible budgeting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. You'll work alongside knowledgeable colleagues in an established environment where teamwork, accuracy, and continuous improvement are valued.

• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday, daytime schedule.
• No
  
  Travel Required:
  
  Work on-site at City Hall without the need for work-related travel.
• Experienced, Collaborative Team:
  Join knowledgeable professionals who value teamwork, shared expertise, and supporting one another.
• Established Processes:
  Benefit from well-developed financial procedures and systems while having opportunities to recommend improvements.
• Meaningful Work:
  Your expertise directly supports the financial health and responsible stewardship of public resources in the Casper community.

Incumbent is responsible for compiling, reviewing, and correcting financial data. Responsibilities may include preparing financial statements; identifying variances; forecasting revenues and expenses; developing the annual budget; and providing technical assistance to staff.

Receives general guidance from the Accounting Supervisor.

• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards. Differentiates between accrual and modified accrual accounting and applies these concepts appropriately.
• Conducts periodic reviews related to compliance with established internal control policies and procedures as directed by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; and corrects financial records as necessary.
• Provides support in grant management to various City departments, ensuring financial oversight and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.
• Provides technical guidance and financial information to various managers throughout the organization; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve issues; evaluates, develops and recommends budgetary controls and reporting systems; and assists other staff as needed.
• Participates in the development of the annual budget including budgets for personnel, capital, and general city operations; monitors the City’s budget including the Capital Improvement Plan; and assists in the development of budget presentations for upper management and City Council.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of fiscal and organizational reports; compiles, organizes, and analyzes fiscal and statistical data; and prepares recommendations related to new or modified services and programs.
• Reviews Fund trial balances for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for annual audit.
• Stays current on best practices in accounting, finance, budgeting, and related fields; recommends process improvements.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Customer service principles.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Mathematical concepts.
• Forecasting methods.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Internal financial control practices.
• Automated financial systems.
• Sound principles and practices of financial auditing.
• Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.