Payroll Accountant Analyst

Payroll Accountant Analyst

HIRING RANGE: $5,933 - $6,678 monthly

The Accountant Analyst will perform professional accounting and payroll duties encompassing financial analysis, payroll administration, record-keeping, and reporting across City departments. Responsibilities include payroll reconciliation, payroll tax reporting, benefits and deduction administration, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial analysis, support of payroll processing, and preparation of accurate and timely financial reports across multiple City departments and funds. The position will also support compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, internal controls, and auditing requirements while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial and payroll data.

• Process and reconcile payroll, deductions, benefits, and related records.
• Prepare payroll tax filings and labor reports in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Analyze payroll and financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Enter, maintain, and analyze data within financial and payroll systems; generate reports as needed.
• Research and respond to payroll, accounting, and financial questions from departments.
• Prepare accurate financial, payroll, and audit support reports.

• Two (2) years of professional accounting experience; government accounting experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education, to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, intentionally building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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