Junior Accountant — Fast-Paced Public Finance Team

City of Pueblo; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Pueblo is seeking an Accountant I to perform professional accounting duties in recording transactions and preparing financial statements in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

Under general supervision, the role requires strong analytical and mathematical abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related software, and a bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or business administration with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities with accounting background.
• Experience with standard accounting procedures and financial statements.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and data entry applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting duties in recording accounting transactions
• Maintains and reconciles journals, ledgers, and other record books in accordance with standard procedures
• Prepares periodic financial statements, reports, and tabulations
• Conducts special studies of funds, revenues, expenditures, and related accounting activities as directed
• Examines and reviews a variety of accounting transactions and documents for accuracy and propriety
• Assists departmental and agency officials in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and fiscal documents in accordance with established procedures
• Attends meetings
• Prepares reports
• Assists in data processing conversions and implementations

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Team cooperation

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Associate's degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

The City of Pueblo is seeking an Accountant I to perform professional accounting duties in recording transactions and preparing financial statements in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

Under general supervision, the role requires strong analytical and mathematical abilities, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related software, and a bachelor's or associate degree in accounting or business administration with relevant experience.