Accountant I/II (20 hours per week)
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Accountant I/II (20 hours per week)
Salary
$36,740.00 - $45,605.00 Annually
Location
City of Thornton; City Hall, CO
Job Type
Regular Part-Time 1/2
Job Number
26122
Department
Finance
Division
Finance
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Closing Date
5/7/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
WORK HOURS
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PROBATION
One year (if not currently a certified City of Thornton employee)
STATUS 2
FLSA EXEMPT/CAREER SERVICE INCLUDED
BENEFITS
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Description
Benefits
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ABOUT THE POSITION
We're looking for someone who will enjoy learning operations from every corner of the City and communicating with coworkers across the City. If hired, you will be exposed to a variety of accounting objectives: account and bank reconciliations, capital assets, special reporting, financials, debt exposure, grant exposure, etc. Whether you're a seasoned accounting professional or earlier in your career, this position offers the ability to learn the department operations and gives employees in this role a solid and wide foundation to build a long-term career with the City of Thornton. Specifically, the open position will focus on the reconciling of the City's main accounts. If the idea of digging in and learning a lot about our municipality's transactions, operations, and reconciliation improvements sounds exciting, this is the ideal role for you!
This is a benefitted Regular Part Time position working 20 hours per week.The level the successful candidate will be hired at depends on their experience, education, and qualifications. The target hiring range and full salary ranges for each level are:
Accountant I target hiring range for 20 hours per week: $36,740 - $42,619 annually
Accountant I full salary range for 20 hours per week: $36,740 - $48,497 annually
Accountant II target hiring range for 20 hours per week: $39,315 - $45,605 annually
Accountant II full salary range for 20 hours per week: $39,315 - $51,894 annually
The City of Thornton offers an excellent benefits package, generous time off accruals, and a comprehensive wellness program. Benefits are pro-rated for Regular Part Time roles.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Come be a part of the accounting team that currently consists of 9 team members, positioned within the Finance Department of 30 total team members. The accounting team supports and provides the financial transactions and reporting for the City of Thornton, which consists of 15 Governmental funds, 4 Enterprise funds, and 1 Internal Service fund.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under specified supervision, performs professional level accounting functions for the City of Thornton, which may include recording and reporting complex financial transactions, reviewing accounting records, and preparing financial statements and reports.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.
Accountant I:
Under general supervision, this is the entry-level class in the professional accounting series. Incumbents entering the class have limited related work experience. The Accountant I class is distinguished from level II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents are expected to exercise more independence and initiative as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.
Accountant II:
Under direction, this is the journey-level class in the professional accounting series and is distinguished from level I by the ability to perform the full range of duties with considerable independence and initiative and only occasional instruction or assistance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Performs a wide variety of complex and routine accounting duties.
Maintains detailed financial records of enterprise, capital projects and other funds. Approves encumbrances and payments of capital funds ensuring compliance with contracts and budget authorizations.
Assist with annual audit of capital assets, materials inventory, and cash audits.
Prepares grant billings and reports to other agencies.
Posts, balances, and reconciles transactions in general ledger; prepares or reviews monthly financial statements.
Prepares journal entries for land sales, land and asset dispositions, bond refunding, contributed capital, auctions, and other non-routine transactions.
Prepares property tax entries, accruals, and the annual mill levy certification.
Preparation of city debt service payments, applicable debt service schedules, Continuing Disclosure Statement and other financing transactions.
Assists with a variety of banking functions.
Assists with annual budget process and annual audit of City financial records, preparing account reconciliations, year-end accounting entries, various schedules, and year-end close.
Assists with the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Performs account research and analyses for other departments.
May train or assign and review the work of other employees as directed. May perform back-up functions for supervisor as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Accountant I:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university; one year of related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Accountant II:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university; two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in municipal government. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
A CPA designation is desired.
May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Accountant I:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting.
Knowledge of the general principles, methods, techniques, and practices of automated accounting.
Skill in posting, balancing, and reconciling transactions in a general ledger.
Skill in accurately performing complex mathematical computations.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, other agencies and the general public.
Accountant II:
In addition to previous requirements:
Knowledge of city of Thornton accounting, budgeting and bookkeeping policies, goals and procedures.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures and Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements and pronouncements.
Skill in maintaining detailed financial records of enterprise, capital projects and other funds.
Skill in reviewing and approving encumbrances and payments of capital funds ensuring compliance with contracts and budget authorizations.
Skill in the use and operation of the City's automated financial systems.
Ability to coordinate and supervise annual audits of fixed assets and materials inventories.
Ability to prepare accounting entries for water rights, land, and other enterprise and general fixed assets.
Ability to accurately prepare or review monthly financial statements.
Ability to perform account research and analysis.
Ability to perform internal financial audits.
Ability to interpret, understand, and comply with ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to reach, finger, grasp, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity.
TESTING PROCEDURES
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our current Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job @type/status of the position:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
Flexible Spending Plan
Post Employment Health Plan
Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plans
Short & Long-term Disability Plans
Paid Holidays
Vacation & Sick Leave
Multilingual Incentive Pay
Recreation Pass
Wellness Program
In-House Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
