Finance Supervisor bei City of Grand Junction

Finance Supervisor

HIRING RANGE: $7,235 - $8,143 Monthly

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire

About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction Finance Department is seeking a Finance Supervisor to supervise and coordinate work in support of the City’s professional accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record in preparing a variety of financial statements and documents in an accurate and timely manner with adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position also plays a key role in overseeing daily accounting operations, reviewing financial transactions for accuracy and compliance, and assisting with audit coordination and annual financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and leadership skills, experience with governmental accounting systems, and a commitment to maintaining effective internal controls and fiscal integrity.

About the Finance Department:
The City of Grand Junction Finance Department works to ensure financial stability through sound, transparent, and strategic financial management in support of a healthy and thriving community. You will be part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers while upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability. The department encompasses the following key functions: Budget, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Sales & Use Tax Administration, Grant Administration, Municipal Court, and Information Technology. Together, these teams support the City’s mission by providing accurate financial information, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting fiscal responsibility to sustain the community’s long-term growth and success.

What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact. 

About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; participate in the selection of assigned staff: participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Perform a variety of analytical duties in support of professional accounting functions; participate in the posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepare year-end reconciliations and closing entries; audit assigned accounts, and prepare timely and accurate financial statements and documents. 
• Audit and prepare journal entries for various accounting applications; approve journal entries prepared by others. 
• Review accounts payable expenditures; review purchase orders, payment authorizations, and petty cash payments for valid support, authorization, and account. 
• Assist staff with coordinating the City’s external audit; ensure City compliance with audit policies and procedures; assist independent auditors; prepare audit worksheets and schedules in the format required; provide requested documentation and explanation. 
• Assist with the coordination, preparation, and submission of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and review of assigned annual tax returns to established standards.
• Monitor payroll preparation and distribution; complete and review related periodic report preparation and tax disbursements. 
• Develop, administer, and monitor the components of the financial software system including account structure, internal controls, security, reporting, and integration with other software systems and compliance with accounting standards. 
• Assess internal control environment, structure, and policies; review, develop, recommend and implement internal financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Prepare, monitor, and track assigned budgets. 
• Respond to, investigate and resolve concerns and/or complaints received from the public, departments, and employees and explain applicable City policies. 
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of accounting.

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What We're Looking For:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or a 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.

Notice to Applicants: 
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.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:  
The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

Explore the Area:  
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely 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.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

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