Job: Accountant (Arvada Center)

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Jobing Description

ALL JOB POSTINGS WILL CLOSE AT 12:00PM NOON ON THE
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE
Position Purpose
Performs general accounting duties, reconciles various
general ledger and insurance accounts, acts as primary
back-up for the Director, and performs special projects
as assigned.
JOB KNOWLEDGE - Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities
1. Accounts Payable
a. Reconciles, codes, and enters into Oracle invoices
for all Arvada Center (Center) divisions. Ensures that
invoices are reconciled to actual goods or services
received. Ensures that all invoices are appropriately
coded to reflect the expenditure structure of Center
accounts.
b. Monitors and processes the payment methods. (PCARDS,
SUA, and Check)
c. Monitors the vendors at the Center for payment terms,
and filing requirements.
d. Coordinates the Purchasing Card program for the
Center. Reviews and monitors all expenditures to ensure
they are adequately and accurately reflect the types of
expenditures authorized by Center funds. Codes and
enters information into the online Purchasing Card
system. Ensures purchasing card receipts are complete
and accurate. Reconciles purchasing card envelopes at
the end of each month.
e. Creates and reconciles sales tax and raffle license
reporting.
f. Creates, monitors all Purchase Orders for the Arvada
Center, monitors ordinance is being followed.
g. Set up Project account numbers to monitor events
accounting.
2. Sales Processing & Payroll
a. Facilitates money processing, including monitoring
processes performed by Accounting Technician.
b. Posts, verifies and balances sales to the General
Ledger.
c. Reviews Petty Cash accounts with random audits.
d. Facilitates and reconciles cash handling for Artist
Sales at the Center, Some examples but not limited Art
Market, summer concerts and other special events.
Facilitates cash handling for events.
e. Calculates State and City Sales tax on taxable
products at the Center
f. Enters instructor invoices and time sheets into
Oracle.
g. Processes and enters override payroll for part-time
and contracted employees of the Performing Arts
Department.
3. General Financial Responsibilities and Duties
a. Reviews, analyzes and prepares basic financial
statements per event for projects.
b. Utilizes strong written and verbal communication
skills to effectively communicate and interact with all
levels of personnel within the City in a positive and
cooperative manner.
c. Works within strict timelines and completes work with
a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail for
financial statement closes. (8 working days)
d. Exercises initiative and judgment and makes decisions
within the scope of assigned authority.
e. Creates and documents internal policies and
processes.
f. Backup for the Accounting Technician.
g. Assist in testing custom enhancements and upgrades to
the ticketing system
h. Running Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly reports for
division managers.

Skills / Requirements

Minimum Education or Formal Training and Experience:
Bachelors in Business or Finance preferred. Equivalent
combination of education and experience may be
considered. Two (2) years work experience in general
accounting. Integrated computerized financial system
experience is preferred.