Accountant I

Job Description

Job Description

If you're a positive, detail-oriented Accountant with a strong desire to learn and grow, we’d love for you to apply and join our fantastic Finance team!

What you’ll be doing

• Reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing journal entries.
• Supporting audit preparation, managing capital assets, and overseeing vehicle licensing and insurance.
• Providing backup support for accounts payable / receivable and assisting with inventory monitoring.
• Contributing to budget development and analysis, maintaining budget records, and reviewing expenditures.

Join a collaborative environment where your expertise in finance and accounting supports the mission and operations of the Highlands Ranch Metro District and Highlands Ranch Water.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccounting

Budget

Desired Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Supervision Received

This position is under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager.

Tools and Equipment Used

Personal computers, including Microsoft Windows, Office 365, spreadsheet and database software, web-based software systems, calculator, desk and cell phone, MFP copier / scanner, general office and breakroom equipment, etc.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00p.m., Monday through Friday in the office. A flexible schedule may be considered. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may occasionally be required to lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office type setting.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application and resume, rating of education and experience; panel interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pre-employment screening includes illegal substance screening, background, and motor vehicle record check.

About Us

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

Highlands Ranch Water has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. We strive to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. Highlands Ranch Water’s strategy is to optimize the use of surface water. Over the past 25 years, approximately 80 percent of the water supplied has come from renewable river supplies.

Our Benefits

We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work / life balance by offering outstanding benefits :

Health & Retirement!

Work / life Balance!

Wellness & Improvement!

Saving, Planning & Other!

Application Information

Pre-employment screening includes a background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record review.

We will be accepting applications for at least three weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org / apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00p.m., Monday through Friday in the office.