Accounting Supervisor - Aurora Water

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring salary: $84,252 - $105,315/year

The deadline to apply to this position is Sunday, June 8, 2025. However it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the accounting group in Water, overseeing grant management, and implementing complex accounting related to the Water Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assigned Water accounting procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating and reviewing all year-end closing accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Acts as grant coordinator by overseeing the grant manager, grant writing, and grant coordination between the city and external parties.
• Responsible for coordinating, reviewing and preparation of all audit schedules needed for annual financial audit.
• Responsible for reviewing month-end entries.
• Responsible for coordinating with the city finance staff regarding capitalizing assets and asset inventories for Water.
• Liaison for Aurora Water with external financial auditors, providing explanations, schedules, and other additional information as requested.
• Oversee reconciliations between systems (billing, permitting, financial) to ensure all information is properly recorded for financial reporting.
• Responsible for the tracking, invoicing, and reconciliations of contracts, leases, and agreements.
• Responsible for ensuring monthly reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
• Create operating procedures for staff.
• Liaison with City Accounting Staff regarding procedures and processes related to accounting.
• Advise and update assigned staff on accounting procedures and practices as they relate to Water.
• Perform special projects as needed.
• Make recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees.
• Supervise assigned employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Experience: 

• At least five (5) years progressive responsibility performing accounting month-end and year-end processes.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience
• At least two (3) years’ experience preparing for an external financial audit.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years’ experience preparing financial statements.
• Experience with public accounting.
• Experience in a Water Utility

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and requirements of accounting, governmental accounting standards, auditing practices, and mainframe- and microcomputer-based accounting systems.

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