Accountant

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Colorado Springs Utilities' Planning and Finance Division is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting Team! In this position, you will be responsible for preparing daily journal entries to the cash ledger, daily and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and system interfaces, and will support the monthly accounting close and reporting process. We value providing our team members with opportunities for continued professional development through exposure to the many aspects of our financial reporting process.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
Demonstrated experience in a relevant accounting, auditing, or finance field
Knowledge and strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts
The ability to produce quality, accurate, prompt, and reliable results that are easy to understand
Forward-thinking, customer-focused, strives for the highest standards, fosters professional growth, and thrives on challenges in an ever-changing environment

Responsibilities

Compiling, preparing, and recording cash ledger transactions; daily and monthly bank and investment account reconciliations
Analyzing, adjusting, and reconciling various ledger balances; daily and monthly system interface reconciliations; providing support for appropriate use of general ledger coding
Researching, analyzing, and summarizing financial and accounting information; troubleshooting problems by gathering, researching, and analyzing data; recording and reconciling significant financial transactions
Participating in the development and implementation of accounting processes and controls
Assisting in the monthly accounting close and reporting process
Supporting annual external audits, including participating in the preparation of published financial statements and accompanying notes
Answering inquiries from other staff members, employees, departmental personnel, and various groups and organizations

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness