Accountant

About the Role
The Town of Castle Rock's future depends on the choices we make today. Join a team that values teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication while providing exceptional public service.

Responsibilities
- Responsible for monthly general ledger account reconciliations. Analyzes and investigates discrepancies and performs journal entry adjustments as necessary
- Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations. Analyzes and investigates discrepancies and performs journal entry adjustments as necessary
- Reconciles collections of permits and sharebacks. Prepares monthly shareback reports and submits remittances for processing
- Maintains financial accounting system and ensures accurate uploads and postings from other department software systems, including the recreation point of sale system and the utility billing system
- Reviews and approves accounting transactions, journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff
- Performs month-end and year-end closing activities. Ensures complete, accurate and timely reporting of monthly and annual entries

Requirements
- Generally, a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
- At least two (2) years' experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training. Governmental accounting experience is preferred

Benefits
- The opportunity to make a difference in our community
- Career Advancement Programs
- Employee well-being program
- Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
- Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center