Accountant .II

City of Evans

Employment Announcement

Job Title: Accountant I.II

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Division: Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager

Classification: Full-time Regular

Requisition: 1700

Salary Range: Accountant I: $60,907.00 - $85,269.00/year;
Accountant II: $66,997.00 - $93,796.00/year

Opening Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Accountant I.II performs professional level accounting functions, including recording and reporting financial transactions, reviewing accounting records, and preparing financial statements and reports. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.

Accountant I: Entry-level class under general supervision; employees entering the class have limited related work experience. Performs less than the full range of duties assigned to level II, with increasing independence and initiative as procedures and processes of assigned areas of responsibility are learned.

Accountant II: Journey-level class under general supervision; distinct from level I by the ability to perform the full range of duties with considerable independence and initiative and only occasional instruction or assistance.

• Perform all essential duties safely and satisfactorily, including municipal governance, teamwork, problem-solving, relationship-building, customer service, detail orientation, technology proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result-orientation, research and data analysis, decision-making, self-motivation, stewardship, integrity, and other core values.
• Listen, read, understand, and communicate in English both orally and in writing, including correspondence, report writing, and emails.
• Maintain punctuality and good attendance; communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or leave per city policy.
• Perform a wide variety of complex and routine accounting duties.
• Participate in the annual budget process.
• Assist with the annual audit of City financial records, preparing account reconciliations, year-end accounting entries, and various schedules; prepare work papers and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Assist with procurement under local, state, federal, and grantor requirements.
• Responsible for financial tracking of the City and ERA’s fixed assets; coordinate and oversee the annual audit of fixed assets; prepare accounting entries for general fixed assets.
• Assist other Departments with grant planning applications, including grant compliance and project budgets.
• Perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, financial reporting, reimbursement requests, and grant closeout functions as required by Local, State, and Federal requirements.
• Perform internal auditing functions such as quarterly purchasing card audits, quarterly cash drawer counts, and quarterly revenue reconciliations.
• Process sales and use tax returns, issue delinquent notices, follow up with taxpayers, and prepare monthly and annual sales and use tax reports and analysis.
• Process business license applications and renewals; engage with the business community to increase sales tax collections from online sellers in accordance with newly enacted local code.
• Perform bi-weekly payroll backup procedures, review timecards, payroll registers, and GL entries; assist with payroll analysis and reporting.
• Cross-train and serve as backup for other finance and accounting functions, such as accounts payable, payroll, sales and use tax, and daily cash deposits; may serve as backup to the Finance Manager or provide coverage during their absence.
• Possess knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Possess knowledge of automated accounting methods and techniques.
• Possess knowledge of banking processes, cash receipting, utility billing, general ledger postings, and cash handling.
• Possess knowledge of basic payroll practices and processing.
• Skill in posting, balancing, and reconciling transactions in a general ledger.
• Skill in accurately performing complex mathematical computations.
• Ability to learn and use the City’s automated financial systems.
• As a member of the City of Evans team, employees may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

• Responsible for reviewing and posting VISA allocations.
• Reconcile various bank accounts monthly; process and track returned checks received from bank.
• Process month-end close of City’s books and perform monthly analytical review of the City’s books.
• Prepare quarterly billing to the Fire District, District 6, and High Plains Library District.
• Maintain detailed financial records of enterprises, capital projects and other funds; review encumbrances and payments of capital funds ensuring compliance with contracts and budget…