Municipal Accounting Specialist

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greeley is seeking an Accounting Clerk III to perform complex clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting tasks and to prepare accounting statements and financial reports. The role requires knowledge of GASB regulations, ERP experience, and strong proficiency in Excel and office software.

The position is benefits eligible and requires a valid driver’s license. Candidates should have 4–6 years in accounting and experience with an ERP system. Apply through the City’s career page and HR contact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with some accounting or bookkeeping coursework.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in accounting, finance and business.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with an ERP system environment.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical experience.
• Must be able to efficiently and accurately key information using a keyboard into an automated accounting system while using spreadsheet and word processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource or expert in the program area, providing technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Trains City employees on the Accounts Receivable process and on the Receivable Module in Oracle.
• Updates and maintains customer accounts in the Receivable module.
• Monthly reconciliation of the Receivable and Payable modules to the General Ledger.
• Obtain information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that the accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up to date.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GASB regulations

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associates degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

City of Greeley is seeking an Accounting Clerk III to perform complex clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting tasks and to prepare accounting statements and financial reports. The role requires knowledge of GASB regulations, ERP experience, and strong proficiency in Excel and office software.

The position is benefits eligible and requires a valid driver’s license. Candidates should have 4–6 years in accounting and experience with an ERP system. Apply through the City’s career page and HR contact.