Senior Accountant bei City and County of Broomfield, CO

About the Department

CCOB Mission Statement:

"Working in partnership with the community, the City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of life of Broomfield residents."

The incumbent performs semi-complex to highly complex support in the finance department maintaining fiscal records and financial systems of the City.  His/her primary responsibilities include performing a variety of professional and administrative tasks of moderate difficulty related to the City and County’s financial records, financial analyses, fund and account reconciliation, budget preparation and analyses, and providing information and assistance to City and County staff and the public.  

The incumbent exemplifies the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative, and resilient work culture and along with the leadership team, models the appropriate behavior to create and maintain a resilient work culture within the department.

The incumbent provides holistic services to the public by seeking ways to integrate programs or services provided by other departments, divisions, and agencies.  The incumbent works in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, agencies, and the public in delivering effective and innovative services.

Position Duties

(Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position.  The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time.  Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.) 

Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, and city/county rules and regulations.

Plan, organize, and participate in a workgroup of professional, technical, and clerical employees engaged in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, project accounting, financial reporting, fixed assets, budget analysis, grant, and governmental accounting.  

General Duties:

Prepare the year-end schedule of federal financial assistance for the Annual Financial report. Works closely with the Health and Human Services and Motor Vehicle divisions to reconcile state systems.

Prepare financial plans of development agreements; monitor plans for actual performance. Compile detailed analyses; prepare supporting schedules for annual audit; coordinate with other departments regarding budget and accounting for funds and projects. Prepare non-audited published information. Prepare highly complex journal entries and related supporting data; prepare and maintain  financial records and reports; prepare financial documentation and analyses to support financial transactions relating to capital projects, and development agreements. Conduct fiscal analyses and studies; make revenue projections.  

Reconcile and/or oversee the preparation of documents related to debt and bank statement reconciliations. Prepare sections of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other regular and special fiscal and statistical statements and reports. Perform internal audits of financial information for proper recording and reporting according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Prepare revenue and expenditure analysis for the City and CountyDevelop and monitor projections for future revenues and expenditures (pro formas, including various scenario analyses).

Study, devise and install revisions of accounting systems and forms both automated and manual, to facilitate the efficient production of information and the control of receipts and expenditures. Monitor internal controls for receipting revenues and disbursing funds. Research and recommend proper accounting treatment and reporting presentation for City and County transactions; offer solutions to resolve problems related to the financial and accounting systems. Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.   

Administrative Duties:

The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing his or her workload to achieve departmental goals.  Assures responsibilities are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations, Broomfield policies and procedures, and the Broomfield Municipal Code.  The incumbent may confer with employees, supervisory, and administrative personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures.  Contributes to the preparation and review of departmental policies and procedures as necessary to maintain the effectiveness of departmental programs.  Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns.  Compiles, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

The incumbent assists in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies, and procedures.  May conduct studies, analyses, and research on a wide variety of topics.  Assists in researching and analyzing legal requirements impacting departmental programs and services.  The incumbent keeps operational records and makes required reports.   Evaluates service costs and makes related recommendations.  Identifies and recommends changes or improvements in departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost-effective.

Budget/Resource Management:

The incumbent participates in the preparation of the department’s annual budget.  Assures responsibilities are performed within budget and performs cost control activities such as monitoring expenditures to assure sound fiscal control.  The incumbent is responsible for partnering with other staff members in planning, developing, and implementing the overall vision, mission, programs, processes, and projects of the department.  Works with the team to avoid duplication of service and to ensure that customer expectations are recognized and resolved thereby maximizing customer satisfaction. Assists in the development of short and long-range goals including annual efforts to advance the City and County’s mission, goals, and objectives.  Monitors the progress of projects so the goals may be obtained within the established timeframe.  Prepares purchase orders and processes invoices as assigned.

Public Relations/Communication:

The incumbent meets and confers with customers to explain departmental plans, programs, functions, policies, and procedures.  Assists departmental staff in preparing and coordinating reports as required.  Answers letters of inquiry/complaints and talks with customers.  Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions as necessary for the maintenance of effective services.  Responds to requests for information and advises City and County departments on assigned programs.  Maintains liaison with other departments.  Provides verbal and written information to departments.  Maintains the accuracy of any program materials posted on the Intranet/Internet.

Miscellaneous Duties:

Operates a personal computer including associated software programs. Ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained properly and coordinate maintenance and repair functions.  Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.  Uses all required safety equipment.  Responsible for the safety of self, others, assets, equipment, and facilities; responsible for knowing and complying with all City and County of Broomfield and department policies; adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.  Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Experience - Three years of professional level accounting experience. Governmental experience preferred. 

OR

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however  education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry.

Other Qualifications

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  The noise level in the environment is moderate.  Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some evening and weekend hours and may be performed in City/County work locations and/or, from at-home or other approved remote work locations.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time).  Data entry and other tasks may require sitting at a computer for several hours.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.