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Assistant Accounting Manager

Salary

$90,648.60 - $110,778.12 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full-Time (Classified)

Job Number

2411-4067

Department

Finance

Opening Date

11/14/2024

Closing Date

12/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:

This is a FLSA exempt, professional position under the general direction of the Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for posting and maintaining the City’s accounts and other related work as prescribed by the Accounting Manager. May provide lead or supervision of lower-level accounting and administrative support staff.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Accounting Manager in planning, scheduling, and directing the work of professional and clerical personnel engaged in the operation of the Department of Finance

• Supervises and reviews the work of Accounting department professional and clerical staff

• Approves employees’ time entry and Tyler Munis purchase requisitions, payments, and related work-flow approvals

• Posts to the general ledger

• Reviews expenditures for budget compliance

• Reviews methods of recording and reporting

• Assists in supervising the preparation of statements of the City’s general and special funds

• Assists in preparation of the City Budget

• Monitors transactions for budget compliance

• Performs analytical procedures in relation to the accounts of the City

• Assists departmental personnel and taxpayers with matters related to the Finance Department.as directed by the Accounting Manager

• Composes correspondence related to Finance Department matters

• Prepares special reports and completes special projects under the direction of the Accounting Manager

• Assists in the development and supervision of the maintenance of a departmental accounting system of considerable scope and complexity

• Prepares GAAP entries for inclusion in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

• Assists in the preparation of the City’s annual financial statements

• Works closely with independent auditors

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

• May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to sit for over two hours at a time while performing routine office duties, attending meetings, and traveling

• Must be able to perform a full range of repetitive motions while performing routine office duties including, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and manual dexterity

• Must be able to travel out of town and out of state for meetings, conferences, and other events

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This position requires:

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, and modern municipal accounting procedures

• Knowledge and ability to analyze accounts and to prepare accounting statements and reports

• Knowledge and ability to prepare financial statements, including the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)

• Knowledge of modern supervisory and leadership methods

• Ability to effectively plan and supervise accounting and statistical tabulation work

• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical skills and abilities

• Knowledge and ability to make moderately difficult mathematical calculations

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, the position requires:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working in a governmental fund accounting system

• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license by date of application and a valid, unrestricted class (R) Colorado driver’s license by date of appointment

Preferred:

• One (1) year successful supervisory experience

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The duties in this classification are primarily performed indoors, in a comfortable office environment. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. The individual will be frequently exposed to periods of demanding activity and high mental stress. Incumbents must be willing to work additional hours or overtime if required. The incumbent may be required to drive to training events and/or meetings. The position requires a great deal of interpersonal communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.

All required licenses and certifications listed above must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS:

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits .

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM: 12/17/2024

Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.

BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time classified positions, delivering quality and value to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. From paid holidays and personal holidays to accruing vacation time, City employment lets you plan for your future, stay healthy and maintain a quality work/life balance for you and your family.

As a PERA member, you contribute a percentage of every paycheck to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension. (https://www.copera.org/colorado-pera)

Comprehensive and affordable benefit plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a variety of other optional products (https://www.pueblo.us/259/Employee-Benefits) to meet your health and wellness needs.

The City offers opportunities for professional growth with annual salary increases (https://www.pueblo.us/973/Employee-Salaries-Staffing) and potential promotional opportunities and lateral movement within the City. Many employees also enjoy benefits such as step-up pay, overtime, bilingual pay, longevity pay, and more (https://www.pueblo.us/273/Policies-Procedures) . The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides important employee support services.

Paid leave and time off are provided for vacation, sick, holidays (10), (https://www.pueblo.us/1360/Holidays) personal days (2), FMLA, funeral and injury leave.

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This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement? (Note: Your application will not be accepted if a copy of this document is not attached). You may redact information that identifies your age.

• Yes

• No

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  This position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. Do you meet this requirement? Please specify. (Your application will not be accepted if a copy of this document is not attached). Please note that you may redact information that identifies your dates of attendance or graduation.

• Yes

• No - I have the required level of education, but my degree field is not listed above. (Please explain in the question that follows if your degree field is related)

• No - I DON'T have the required level or field of education.

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  This position requires at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working in a governmental fund accounting system. Indicate your level of qualifying experience.

• I have no experience

• 6 Months

• 1 Year

• 2 Years

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• 4 Years

• 5 Years

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• 10 or More Years

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  Please explain your qualifying experience.

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  ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: Your application packet will be considered incomplete and will be rejected if you do not include the appropriate attachments. In particular, it is required that you submit copies of the following items: 1. Valid driver's license. We must verify your identity, Pueblo Municipal Code (sec. 6-4-6) requires that you meet the minimum age requirement for this classified position, and this position requires that you have a valid driver's license. 2. Diploma/degree or transcripts (indicating an awarded high school diploma or degree) showing your HIGHEST level of COMPLETED formal education. The submitted copy must have been issued by the educational institution and display: - the institution's name/logo - your name - confirmation that a diploma or degree was awarded 3. A Service 2 or Member 4 copy of your DD214 if you wish to claim veteran preference. If you wish to claim veteran preference due to a service-connected disability, please submit a letter from the Veteran's Administration, dated within one year, indicating your veteran disability status 4. One and the Same Certification if there are any variations in your name in any of the submitted documents. (https://www.pueblo.us/DocumentCenter/View/33509/One-and-the-Same-Certification-2022) 5. Any certificate or professional license/registration required by the job description Please return to the Attachments section at this time and include any missing items. This is a good time to review your entire application and ensure you: - accounted for your last 10 years of employment history, including times when you were not working. - provided a reason for leaving every employer, specifically state if you resigned or were laid-off, terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, etc. - answered all Agency-Wide questions. NOTES: - Missing or vague information could cause your application to be rejected. - You may redact information that identifies your age and dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you revisited your application and attached all required documents?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Pueblo

Address

301 West B Street Pueblo, Colorado, 81003

Phone

719-553-2635

Website

http://www.pueblo.us/jobs