Accountant SR

Date Posted	September 29, 2025
Industry	Audit, Finance
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified
Website	https://www.auroragov.org/

Description:

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

Anticipated Hiring salary: $72,800.00 - $91,000.00/year  

Full Salary Range:$72,800.00 - $113,750.00/year 

Salary to be commensurate with experience.  

Deadline to apply: October 26th, 2025 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained) 

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accountant Senior performs a variety of complex 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's annual comprehensive financial report used by all levels of management, bond rating agencies, investors, and citizens

· Assists with the preparation for the external audit and coordinates with external auditors to respond to audit requests and questions

· Prepares work papers, statements, and schedules for external audit and reviews those prepared by other accountants and City staff

· Reconciles and analyzes fund and account activity

· Prepares and analyzes reports and projections for management review

· Balances and maintains general ledger accounts and funds

· Identifies, researches, and resolves problems, develops controls and provides recommendations to improve accounting processes

· Prepares financial statements for assigned funds

· Identifies, researches and resolves accounting related concerns and issues independently or as part of a team, assists in developing controls and providing recommendations to improve accounting processes

· Coordinates, prepares and completes special projects and reports either independently or as a member of a special project team

· Provides training and guidance to City staff on accounting and accounting system matters

· Develops work goals and objectives including prioritization of workload

· Interprets and implement authoritative pronouncements

· Develops and completes accounting system's software update testing, communicates and resolves issues, and monitors testing status of others

· Assists in on-going systems development including utilization of data through reporting tools and periodic software update testing and/or implementation of the City's ERP system as well as auxiliary systems that support the ERP system

· May perform additional 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:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or directly related field with a major in accounting

Experience:

· Five (5) years accounting experience in a large organizatioPreferred Qualifications:

· Active status as Colorado Certified Public Accountant preferred but not required (reciprocity will be considered if state of active license is commensurate with Colorado license requirements)

· Governmental accounting and/or auditing experience

Knowledge:

· Comprehensive 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, advanced excel skills and word processing software applications

· Skill in reviewing others’ work for accuracy and completeness and provide guidance/training as necessary

Abilities:

· Ability to complete duties with a high degree of autonomy and seldom need for direct supervision

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials

· Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

· Accurately analyze accounting data and information

· Perform a variety of mathematical calculations

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:

· Sedentary physical work that involves moving at least 10 pounds with or without assistance

· Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing

· Occasional pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping

· Clear vision to read and interpret reports and preparation of data analysis

· Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

· Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer

Work Environment:

· Works in a clean, comfortable environment

Equipment Used:

· Uses standard office equipment including personal computers and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and menu driven databases.

· This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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