Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Overview

Accountant

Job Type:
Finance & Accounting

Pay Range: $73,018 to $85,903

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted: 1/27/26

Applications are being accepted through: 2/3/26

* If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Accountant

Colorado Springs Utilities  Planning and Finance Division is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting Team! In this position, you will be responsible for preparing daily journal entries to the cash ledger, daily and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and system interfaces, and will support the monthly accounting close and reporting process. We value providing our team members with opportunities for continued professional development through exposure to the many aspects of our financial reporting process.

• Compiling, preparing, and recording cash ledger transactions; daily and monthly bank and investment account reconciliations
• Analyzing, adjusting, and reconciling various ledger balances; daily and monthly system interface reconciliations; providing support for appropriate use of general ledger coding
• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing financial and accounting information; troubleshooting problems by gathering, researching, and analyzing data; recording and reconciling significant financial transactions
• Participating in the development and implementation of accounting processes and controls
• Assisting in the monthly accounting close and reporting process
• Supporting annual external audits, including participating in the preparation of published financial statements and accompanying notes
• Answering inquiries from other staff members, employees, departmental personnel, and various groups and organizations

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant accounting, auditing, or finance field
• Knowledge and strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• The ability to produce quality, accurate, prompt, and reliable results that are easy to understand
• Forward-thinking, customer-focused, strives for the highest standards, fosters professional growth, and thrives on challenges in an ever-changing environment

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 42A, 42B, 36B, 65FX, 65F4, 65F3, 65F2, 65F2,6410, 6413, 6415, 6417, DK, PS, 3401, 3402, 3404, 3406, 3408, 3432, 3451, 9644

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don t just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave – 3 days per year
• Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

• Medical Plans:
  Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health:
  Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision:
  Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits:
  Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If…