Accountant

JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The salary range is $57,211 - $71,513 annually.
The deadline to submit applications is November 6th, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
Overview of Department / Position:
Performs a variety of governmental accounting functions associated with the analysis, maintenance, and audit of assigned funds and accounts for the Controller’s Office in the Finance Department. The Controller’s Office is responsible for accounting and financial reporting, vendor and employee payments, grant management assistance and internal financial controls. We strive to be good stewards of public resources and public trust by providing timely, accurate and professional financial services to both our internal and external customers.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists in the preparation of the city Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) used by all level of management, bond rating agencies, investors, and citizens.
Assists in responding to external auditor inquiries and questions.
Prepares journal entries, work papers, statements, and schedules for supervisory review and reviews those prepared by other staff.
Reconciles and analyzes fund and account activity.
Prepares statements and schedules for supervisory review.
Prepares and analyzes reports and projections for management review.
Identifies, researches, and resolves problems and issues, assists in developing controls and provides recommendations to improve accounting processes.
Develops work goals and objectives.
Prioritizes work and meets schedules and deadlines.
Assists in completion of special projects.
Assists in the implementation of authoritative pronouncements.
May assist in directing and reviewing the work of accounting staff.
Reconciles accounts monthly and prepares journal entries for assigned funds.
Creates fund schedules for the annual audit.
Assists other accountants, as necessary, in a variety of tasks including general ledger analysis, preparation of journal entries, creation of audit work papers, and reconciliation of bank accounts.
Assists in development and completion of accounting system software update testing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
Associate degree in accounting (or related field).
Experience:
At least 1 year of progressively responsible accounting experience in a large organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Governmental accounting or auditing experience preferred.
Knowledge:
Demonstrate good knowledge of the principles, practices, and requirements of accounting, governmental accounting standards, auditing practices, and computer based accounting systems.
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
Skills in the use of computers including spreadsheet design and macro creation, database programming, and word processing software applications.
Skill entering information efficiently and accurately using a keyboard into software programs; gaining knowledge of financial accounting system.
Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Accurately analyze accounting data and information; perform a variety of mathematical calculations.
Prioritize work.
Schedule and meet deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
Light physical work requiring the ability to lift 10 pounds with or without assistance.
Occasional lifting and carrying of objects, walking, and standing.
Vision for reading and interpreting reports and other written materials.
Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of computer, calculator, and ten key.
Clear speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with department personnel and citizens.
Work Environ