• Job Description

  Req#: 4193883
  Accountant/Analyst I
  Hiring Range: $4,803 - $5,406 Monthly
  New to the City of Grand Junction Team?
  Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!
  
  
  About the Position:
  The City of Grand Junction is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of Accountant/Analyst I to join our Finance team! This Accountant/Analyst I position performs a variety of professional accounting duties to support the operations of the City of Grand Junction Fire Department and other various departments. We are looking for someone who takes a flexible approach to detailed, task-oriented work and enjoys a team environment. When possible, our Accountant/Analyst I positions cross-train in the areas of payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
  
  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, 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 the Finance Department:
  The City of Grand Junction Finance Department works to ensure financial stability through sound and transparent financial management to serve a healthy and thriving community. You will be part of a team that truly cares about providing the highest level of service to all internal and external customers. The department includes the following functions: Budget, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Sales & Use Tax Administration, Grant Administration, & Municipal Court.
  
  
  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, our ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
  What You'll Do :
  
  • Perform a variety of professional accounting duties involved in the analysis, maintenance, and auditing of accounting, accounts payable, and purchasing card records, financial software transactions, and the preparation of financial summaries and reports.
  • Prepare reports and provide support for Fire and other Department staff, annual closing activities, and information and statements for the City’s external audit.
  • Process, prepare, and review invoices for vendor accounts, City purchasing cards, travel authorizations, deposits, and payments.
  • Maintain databases and/or spreadsheets for monitoring and tracking financial information involved in long-range financial planning, financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting of revenues and expenditures.
  • Assist with Fire and other Department budget preparation and maintain responsibility for budget adherence.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to other staff.
  • Prepare appropriate journal entries, reconcile accounts, document information for legal needs, and route appropriate records.
  To view the full job description for the Accountant/Analyst I, click here.
  
  
  What We're Looking For:
  • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public 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.
  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 is not allowed.
  
  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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