Accounting Analyst

Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us.

We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of high-level clerical and administrative duties including account reconciliations, internal control and policy analysis of Town Departments, budget book preparation, and implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

General Accounting

• Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Assists with year-end close processes and audit preparation.
• Supports budget book development.
• Reviews financial transactions for accuracy.

Internal Controls

• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders regarding understanding of the Town’s policies, procedures, and Municipal Code.
• Reviews departmental procedures for compliance with internal control standards and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Documents internal control processes and ensure they are consistently followed.
• Provides support and training on internal controls, audit matters, and cash handling.

Capital, Lease and Subscription Based IT Arrangement (SBITA) Accounting

• Tracks and reports on capital improvement projects which include funding sources, expenditures, encumbrances, and project status.
• Maintains the capital asset ledger and performs asset capitalization, depreciation, and disposals in accordance with GASB requirements.
• Identifies, tracks, and accounts for leases and SBITAs per GASB 87 and GASB 96 standards.

Compliance and Policy

• Maintains awareness of changes in governmental accounting standards and recommends necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Leads or provides support on GASB pronouncement implementation projects.
• Reviews existing financial policies and recommends updates to improve compliance, efficiency, and alignment with current best practices

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field supplemented by three (3) years of experience in accounting.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of data mining and analytics sufficient to provide recommendations to management.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal controls best practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of capital asset and project accounting under government fund structures.
• Knowledge of governmental budgetary and financial operations.
• Knowledge oflaws, regulations, and accounting requirements governing financial operations of local government.
• Skill in identifying…