Accountant

Class Summary

Assigned to: Financial Services – at City Hall (not a remote position).
Why we love this job: No traveling. Established processes and an experienced, collaborative team.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, daytime.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standards.
• Differentiates between accrual and modified accrual accounting and applies these concepts appropriately.
• Conducts periodic reviews related to compliance with established internal control policies and procedures as directed by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts; examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; and corrects financial records as necessary.
• Provides support in grant management to various City departments, ensuring financial oversight and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.
• Provides technical guidance and financial information to managers throughout the organization; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve issues; evaluates, develops and recommends budgetary controls and reporting systems; and assists other staff as needed.
• Participates in the development of the annual budget—including personnel, capital, and general city operations—monitors the City’s budget (including the Capital Improvement Plan), and assists in preparing budget presentations for upper management and City Council.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of fiscal and organizational reports; compiles, organizes, and analyzes fiscal and statistical data; and prepares recommendations related to new or modified services and programs.
• Reviews fund trial balances for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for the annual audit.
• Stays current on best practices in accounting, finance, budgeting, and related fields; recommends process improvements.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while maintaining a positive customer‑service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge

• Customer service principles.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Mathematical concepts.
• Forecasting methods.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Internal financial control practices.
• Automated financial systems.
• Sound principles and practices of financial auditing.
• Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations related to assigned work programs and projects.

Abilities

• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to or investigate observations or employee reports of accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Set work priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend solutions in support of goals.
• Apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing work.
• Examine and verify a wide variety of financial documents and reports.
• Conduct sound audits of financial records.
• Prepare a variety of complex financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills

• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff, and the general public.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
• Operating modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
• Performing complex mathematical calculations.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Minimum of two years of experience in an accountant‑level position, preferably in a governmental setting.
Prior grant‑related experience preferred.

Licensing and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming driver’s license is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Employees may be subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing, especially in data‑creation, security‑sensitive, or safety‑critical positions. Physical demands include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 10 lb occasionally), grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. The work is primarily sedentary, involving prolonged sitting with occasional walking or standing. Employees may encounter hazardous materials, operate or maintain water and wastewater systems, work with code or data systems, operate power‑driven machinery, and perform duties involving minors or emergency response as required.