Accountant II/III

City of Greeley

. Complete journal entries and analysis for assigned funds .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeGreeley • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,800 - $88,160 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in governmental accounting practices, including compliance with GASB standards and federal regulations. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and the preparation of comprehensive financial statements.

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Governmental Accounting PracticesGASB Standards ComplianceFinancial Analysis and ReportingCPA CertificationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJournal Entry PreparationFund ReconciliationComplex Financial AnalysisCapital Asset ReconciliationGAAP KnowledgeDatabase AnalyticsSpreadsheet AnalyticsInternal Controls DesignAudit Support

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaborationTask PrioritizationDeadline ManagementProfessional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

OracleBusiness Intelligence SoftwarePower BIOracle BIDatabasesSpreadsheets

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Annual Comprehensive Financial ReportUniform Guidance 2 CFR 200Federal RegulationsGrants ManagementPublic-Sector Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete journal entries and analysis for assigned funds
Prepare assigned fund statements and schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Review, analyze, and reconcile fund and account activity monthly
Prepare supporting reports, financial records, journal entries, and complex analyses
Monitor compliance with governmental accounting policies, regulations, and GASB standards
Identify and resolve accounting issues and develop procedures for accurate tracking and documentation
Assist with the City's annual external audit and explain accounting policies, procedures, and recorded items
Prepare capital asset reconciliations, roll-forwards, and general ledger reconciliations
Work with auditors, departments, consultants, and information systems to design internal controls and improve processes
Update citywide financial performance measurements, report trends, and research variances
Conduct training regarding process changes
Accountant III may supervise a small team of accountants
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Accountant II: three (3) years of relevant experience
Accountant III: four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience
Accountant III alternative: any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in successful performance of the essential functions
Possession of a valid driver's license
In-depth or extensive knowledge of governmental accounting practices
Knowledge of grants, federal regulations, reporting, compliance, GAAP, GASB guidelines, and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle, databases, spreadsheets, and business intelligence software
Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial data, schedules, reports, and recommendations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and exercise professional judgment
Accountant II preferred: five years of governmental accounting experience, GASB experience, CPA certification, and Power BI, Oracle BI, or other business intelligence reporting experience
Accountant III preferred: five years of complex accounting experience, public-sector experience, CPA certification, master's degree in accounting, and database or spreadsheet analytics training
Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Comprehensive total rewards program
Employee development and recognition opportunities
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive, barrier-free search process
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification