Municipal Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk

City of Fort Lupton; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA option

Job summary

The City of Fort Lupton seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to handle payroll processing, accounts payable, and core accounting tasks in a municipal setting. You will ensure accuracy of payroll, tax filings, and vendor payments while supporting daily financial operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing journals, assisting with audits, and managing essential financial documents with confidentiality and independence. A two-year degree and payroll experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in billing, bookkeeping or related field.
• 1-2 years' payroll experience.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Processes bi-weekly payroll ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and tax withholding.
• Reviews payroll journals for accuracy.
• Prepares and files monthly/quarterly tax filings and year-end W-2 processing.
• Processes accounts payable to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Examines and verifies accounting documents like invoices and statements.
• Prepares annual 1099 forms.
• Maintains employee purchasing card program.
• Assists utility billing clerk with payments and inquiries.
• Performs daily cash register closing and daily deposits.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Accounts payable

General accounting

Multitasking

Independent work

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Google Sheets

Job description

The City of Fort Lupton seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to handle payroll processing, accounts payable, and core accounting tasks in a municipal setting. You will ensure accuracy of payroll, tax filings, and vendor payments while supporting daily financial operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing journals, assisting with audits, and managing essential financial documents with confidentiality and independence. A two-year degree and payroll experience are preferred.