Accountant Senior

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $74,438 - $93,047/annually

The deadline to submit applications is March 17, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF JOB 

The Accountant Senior performs a variety of complex governmental accounting functions associated with the analysis, maintenance, and audit of assigned funds and accounts for the Controller’s Office in the Finance Department.  The Controller's Office is responsible for accounting and financial reporting, vendor and employee payments, grant management assistance, and internal financial controls. We strive to be good stewards of public resources and public trust by providing timely, accurate and professional financial services to both our internal and external customers. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Assists in the preparation of the City's annual comprehensive financial report used by all levels of management, bond rating agencies, investors, and citizens 

• Assists with the preparation for the external audit and coordinates with external auditors to respond to audit requests and questions 

• Prepares work papers, statements, and schedules for external audit and reviews those prepared by other accountants and City staff 

• Reconciles and analyzes fund and account activity 

• Prepares and analyzes reports and projections for management review 

• Balances and maintains general ledger accounts and funds 

• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems, develops controls and provides recommendations to improve accounting processes 

• Prepares financial statements for assigned funds 

• Identifies, researches and resolves accounting related concerns and issues independently or as part of a team, assists in developing controls and providing recommendations to improve accounting processes 

• Coordinates, prepares and completes special projects and reports either independently or as a member of a special project team 

• Provides training and guidance to City staff on accounting and accounting system matters 

• Develops work goals and objectives including prioritization of workload  

• Interprets and implement authoritative pronouncements 

• Develops and completes accounting system's software update testing, communicates and resolves issues, and monitors testing status of others 

• Assists in on-going systems development including utilization of data through reporting tools and periodic  software update testing and/or implementation of the City's ERP system as well as auxiliary systems that support the ERP system 

• May perform additional duties as assigned 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or directly related field with a major in accounting 

Experience:   

• Five (5) years accounting experience in a large organization

​Preferred Qualifications:  

• Active status as Colorado Certified Public Accountant preferred but not required (reciprocity will be considered if state of active license is commensurate with Colorado license requirements) 

• Governmental accounting and/or auditing experience 

Knowledge: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and requirements of accounting, governmental accounting standards, auditing practices, and computer-based accounting systems 

Skills:   

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills  

• Skills in the use of computers including spreadsheet design and macro creation, advanced excel skills and word processing software applications 

• Skill in reviewing others’ work for accuracy and completeness and provide guidance/training as necessary 

Abilities:   

• Ability to complete duties with a high degree of autonomy and seldom need for direct supervision 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials 

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing  

• Accurately analyze accounting data and information 

• Perform a variety of mathematical calculations 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Essential Personnel:  

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel 

Physical Demands: 

• Sedentary physical work that involves moving at least 10 pounds with or without assistance 

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing 

• Occasional pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping 

• Clear vision to read and interpret reports and preparation of data analysis 

• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens 

• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer 

Work Environment: 

• Works in a clean, comfortable environment 

Equipment Used: 

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computers and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and menu driven databases.  

• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.