Senior Accountant - Sales Tax

The City of Littleton is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee sales and use tax administration, perform complex account reconciliations, and support accurate financial reporting. This working supervisor position combines hands-on technical accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision, offering the opportunity to strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and help ensure the city's financial integrity through sound accounting practices and exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a collaborative and communicative approach to their work and an ability to build effective relationships with businesses, auditors, and colleagues. They are highly analytical and thrive in an environment that requires balancing multiple priorities, solving complex problems, and continuously improving financial operations.

** About the City of Littleton*
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The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent, and its strategies  _include offering competitive pay and investing in employee growth and development opportunities._

** In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.*
* ** Hiring pay range $89,965 - $94,700 per year*
* This full-time position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

** Final date to receive applications** :
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but  
** preference will be given to complete applications received by July 22, 2026** . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* + Performs technical accounting duties alongside supervisory responsibilities.

+ Oversees the review, processing, and reconciliation of sales and use tax returns submitted by businesses, ensuring accurate collection, reconciliation, and reporting of sales tax revenues. Ensures confidentiality and security of taxpayer information.

+ Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax revenue reports.

+ Reviews complex sales tax transactions for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

+ Performs account reconciliations and resolves discrepancies.

+ Assists with analyzing revenue trends and preparing forecasts for budgeting purposes.

+ Responds to inquiries from taxpayers, businesses, auditors, and government agencies.

+ Participates in collection efforts for delinquent tax accounts, including correspondence and payment arrangements.

+ Prepares journal entries and maintains supporting documentation. Prepares and/or reviews bank reconciliations and related journal entries.

+ Supports annual financial audits by providing tax records, schedules, and reconciliations.

+ Verifies and processes accounting data, completes and maintains general ledger accounts and funds.

+ Analyzes financial information to prepare reports, statements and schedules. Completes and formats reports for use in financial analysis.

+ Reconciles and analyzes fund and account activity. Assists with preparing periodic financial statements for all funds. Assists with preparing fund financial statements for the comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR).

+ Independently identifies, researches, and resolves problems, develops controls and provides recommendations to improve the accounting processes.

+ Prepares and completes special projects and reports.

+ Interprets and implements authoritative pronouncements.

+ Assists with ERP system enhancements and related integrated systems as needed.

+ Develops and implements procedures to improve tax administration efficiency and internal controls.

+ Performs other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

+ May serve as an emergency worker.

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* Supervisory Responsibilities:

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* + Encourages an environment of collaboration and teamwork.

+ Selects, trains, and evaluates employees.

+ Completes assigned supervisory training.

+ Provides…