Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The Town of Castle Rock
’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that makes decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork,cooperation
, and
quality communication
. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

• Responsible for monthly general ledger account reconciliations. Analyzes and investigates discrepancies and performs journal entry adjustments as necessary.
• Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations. Analyzes and investigates discrepancies and performs journal entry adjustments as necessary.
• Reconciles collections of permits and share backs. Prepares monthly shareback reports and submits remittances for processing.
• Maintains financial accounting system and ensures accurate uploads and postings from other department software systems, including the recreation point of sale system and the utility billing system.
• Reviews and approves accounting transactions, journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff.
• Performs month-end and year-end closing activities. Ensures complete, accurate and timely reporting of monthly and annual entries.
• Reviews, monitors and records bank transactions. Initiates, reconciles, approves and transmits a wide variety of electronic payments or deposit transactions including wires, ACH and financial processing to various vendors and/or business partners.
• Performs petty cash audits.
• Reviews and analyzes capital asset activity. Records asset additions, disposals and transfers. Assists with the year-end capital asset reconciliations and related disclosures.
• Works closely with other departments to prepare grant contract reports and applications for new and existing grants; ensures grants are in compliance with state and federal guidelines (Uniform Guidance, Single Audit Act, Davis‑Bacon Act).
• Assists with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Completes ACFR components such as Government‑wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and notes to the basic financial statements. Prepares various audit work papers and accounting report schedules annually.
• Assists in the preparation of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
• Assists in the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), when applicable. Assists with Single Audit work papers and requests, when applicable.
• Prepares and submits program and compliance reports, such as the Local Highway User Finance Report and Conservation Trust Fund report.
• Monitors accounting processes for effectiveness and efficiency and makes suggestions for improvement as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with other departments on finance‑related projects, reports, and information.
• Recommends and ensures compliance with policy, procedures and regulations.
• May assist with or coordinate special projects.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Generally, a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

At least two (2) years' experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training. Governmental accounting experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of modern accounting principles, practices and procedures and how they apply to government accounting situations, including their application in grant funding.
• Knowledge of modern automated systems used in the preparation and maintenance of accounting data, as well as modern…