Staff Accountant- Utilities City of Salida

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Paid time off

Life and long-term disability ins.

Complimentary swim benefit

Job summary

The City of Salida is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team, focusing on utility billing, payroll, reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting the City’s water and wastewater operations.

This is a full-time position requiring a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible accounting experience; governmental accounting and payroll experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience with governmental accounting, utility billing and payroll preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the City’s utility billing program, including customer accounts, billing, adjustments, payments and reporting.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and related reconciliations, deductions, tax reporting and retirement contributions.
• Perform general accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, A/P/A/R, financial reporting and audit support.
• Analyze financial and utility data and support internal controls and process improvements.
• Assist employees, utility customers, vendors, and the public with financial and account-related questions.
• Serve as the primary backup for City Hall front desk and cashiering duties.
• Collaborate with Finance, Public Works and other departments to support City operations.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Salida is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This position performs a variety of professional accounting functions with a primary focus on utility billing, payroll, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting the City’s water and wastewater utility operations.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys a diverse workload, values accuracy and customer service, and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a municipal environment.

What You’ll Do

• Administer the City’s utility billing program, including customer accounts, billing, adjustments, payments, and reporting.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and related reconciliations, deductions, tax reporting, and retirement contributions.
• Perform general accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Analyze financial and utility data and support internal controls and process improvements.
• Assist employees, utility customers, vendors, and the public with financial and account-related questions.
• Serve as the primary backup for the City Hall front desk, including customer assistance, cashiering, and other administrative support.
• Collaborate with Finance, Public Works, and other City departments to support City operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with governmental accounting, utility billing, and payroll administration is preferred.
• Strong accounting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or financial software.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with excellent attention to detail.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a generally Monday through Friday schedule, including a half-day on Fridays, with some flexibility based on operational needs. Occasional additional hours may be required during payroll, audit, month-end, or other peak periods.

Hiring Range: $62,753 - $75,303 annually

The City of Salida offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(a) and 457 retirement plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Complimentary swim benefit at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
• Additional benefits available in accordance with City policies and plan provisions

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.