Accounting Technician

Overview

The City of Cripple Creek, CO, is a small yet vibrant city located on the southwestern slope of Pikes Peak in Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains. As the county seat of Teller County and a National Historic Landmark, it combines rich history, modern attractions, and a welcoming community of roughly 1,200 residents. Known for its historic gold mining legacy, Cripple Creek has evolved into a flourishing tourist destination with family-friendly activities, outdoor adventures, and one of Colorado’s three casino gaming locations.

With a population that grows exponentially during tourist seasons, the City provides full-service operations akin to larger cities, including police, fire, and public amenities.

Accounting Technician - Full-Time, full benefits. Hiring Range $46,460 to $54,658 per year, DOE. Benefits include: 8%/9% match retirement; vacation and sick time, as well as 12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday; medical, vision, dental, life insurance that are effective the 1st day of the month following hire.

• Accounting responsibilities including accounts payable processing;
• Managing and completing 1099’s and W-9’s;
• Accounts receivable including accepting, receipting, and depositing payments.

• Experience in accounting and bookkeeping preferred, along with experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High school diploma or GED required; any combination of further education and experience including an Associate’s degree, training, course work, or work experience in general business, banking, or municipal government preferred; with three years progressively responsible clerical work including at least one year of bookkeeping.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• The successful applicant must be able to pass a background check and provide an acceptable motor vehicle record from any state in which a license has been held within the previous three years.

Application and job description are available at the front desk at City Hall and may be picked up and returned with a resume in person, by mail or by fax to:

Human Resources

City of Cripple Creek

P.O. Box 430

Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Fax:

(job application)

The City of Cripple Creek is an EOE.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Government Administration