Overview
Position Summary
A senior leader responsible for managing the financial activities of The Town of Gypsum. Responsible for tracking cash flow, analyzing strengths / weaknesses in the Town’s finances and overseeing all aspects of its financial success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the Town’s financial reporting system
- Maintain fixed assets ledgers
- Oversee daily / weekly / monthly accounting functions
Accounts payable
Accounts receivablePayroll processingQuarterly payroll report processingBank account reconciliationCredit card reconciliationGolf course daily deposit entry into general ledgerMonthly -Monitor financials and make budget comparisonsQuarterly – reconcile department records to the general ledgerCommunity DevelopmentPermit fees
TCO depositsDeveloper depositsDedication and special revenueGolf CourseFee revenue
Grips / lessonsPro Shop purchases / salesUtility BillingReconcile to general ledger
Monitor for unusual activityAccumulate information to prepare budget for Town Council review. Includes assisting the department heads and the Town Manager in preparation of the annual operating budgetPrepare annual certification of taxes leviedPrepare annual reportsHighway User ReportConservation Trust FundHoly Cross Enhancement FundDebt Covenant ReportsSpecial Grant FundingPrepare financial statements and provide monthly reports on budget versus actual to the Town Council and Town ManagerProcess miscellaneous financial reports required by the stateBe creative in developing more efficient and productive ideas to better protect and invest the Town fundsRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and methods of general and governmental accounting and auditingProficient in the use of basic word processing spreadsheet and financial softwareAbility to analyze and implement financial control systemsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writingAbility to prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledgerAbility to prepare financial statementsGenerally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP)
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)Ability to forecast and project financial resources available for capital projectsKnowledge of the principles of public administration and business office managementKnowledge of and ability to interpret state taxing regulationsAbility to handle and maintain confidentiality of informationExceptional ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the publicExperience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) program, specifically Tyler Technologies a plusEducation and / or Experience
Two (2+) years’ experience in governmental accounting.Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of the Town ManagerSupervision Exercised Accounting Department including the Senior Accountant, the Accounting Clerk, as well as other employees whose duties include departmental accounting (ex. Public Works admin, Com Dev admin, etc.)Work Environment
Physical Demands : Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; vision for reading and interpreting reports and documents; hand / eye coordination for operation of computer; frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.Must successfully pass a criminal background check.The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.We are an equal opportunity employer. At the Town of Gypsum, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Town of Gypsum is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Individuals who would like to request an accommodation may contact us at HR@townofgypsum.com.
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