City of Aurora, CO

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

The Hiring range for this position is: $23.08-$28.85/Hourly

The deadline to submit applications is July 14th,2025 .Initial review of submitted applications will commence shortly after. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 10 paid holidays

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Performs a variety of accounts payable and payroll functions. Provides guidance on invoice coding. Researches information for invoices, purchase orders, and payroll.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Proficient at processing payroll, invoices, purchase requests and purchase orders. Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines. Assists with interpreting policies related to travel, payroll, and other Financial Support Technician functions. Good knowledge of system to accomplish tasks. Must be organized and analytical.

• Proficient at processing payroll, invoices, and Purchase Requests/Purchase Orders
• Verify coding on invoices and ensure proper back-up documentation is included for batching
• Perform a variety of more complex analytical, budget, administrative, and accounting functions relating to invoices, purchase requests, and purchase orders.
• Account history research
• Research purchase order history and activity
• Process and review purchase requests for completeness and funding
• Process legal bills
• Proficient at processing fiscal security deposits and toilet rebates
• Process journal entries for construction payments
• Provide administrative and technical assistance in the preparation and review of financial reports
• Assist with the interpretation of policies and procedures as they pertain to travel, payroll, and other finance related tasks.
• Assist in the analysis of fund and account activity
• Assist with research and provide applicable documentation to assist in the year-end closing process.
• Provide research, analysis, data, and presentation support
• Assist in developing work goals and objectives for self
• Prioritize work and meet schedules and deadlines
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting principles and practices
• Ability to work with other Financial Operations staff
• Good knowledge of budget and accounting systems
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Perform additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree in finance, business, office administration or directly related field preferred

Experience:

• At least two (2) years increasingly responsible financial and administrative support experience
• Minimum intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Experience using a multi-line phone line preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standard office procedures.
• General business practices.
• Report formatting and records maintenance.
• Office management principles.
• Personal computers including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software application program.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills over the phone and in-person.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Skill in operating a personal computer with related software.
• Efficiently and accurately key information using a keyboard.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.
• Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Work independently without extensive oversight.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical work lifting at least 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with or without assistance.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects.
• Some walking and standing
• Vision for reading and interpreting reports and other written material
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer and 10 key calculators
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with department personnel and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works in a clean, comfortable environment

Equipment Used:

• Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy/fax machines.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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