Job Description

The Accounting Analyst, under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, will perform complex professional budgetary, financial, economic, accounting, and statistical analysis related to the District’s financial functions; evaluate cost and performance data. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, possess strong communication and presentation skills, and enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams.

NOW HIRING:  Accounting Analyst (Job #2025-00012)

APPLICATION PERIOD : September 26 - October 10, 2025
STARTING SALARY : $87,570 - $102,914 hiring range depending on qualifications. (Salary range: $87,570 - $118,258).
OTHER FORMS OF COMPENSATION : None
JOB TYPE : Full-Time, Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer 
DIRECT REPORTS: None 
FLSA STATUS: This position is non-exempt from the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

North Metro Fire Rescue District is currently accepting applications for the position of Accounting Analyst. This opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates.

Tentative Testing Dates: 

• Video interviews week of October 23, 2025
• In-Person interview/s the week of November 5, 2025

Why Join North Metro Fire?

At North Metro Fire, our people are our greatest asset. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a culture of compassion, exceptional service, and teamwork. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals are empowered to grow, lead, and make meaningful contributions.

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment

• Competitive compensation

• FPPA defined benefit pension plan

• Up to 2% employer match on voluntary pension contributions

• Comprehensive wellness program and onsite gym

• Tuition assistance and career development support

• Recreation Center Pass

• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave

• See the district's benefit summary for full details

Join a team that serves a supportive community and makes a daily difference—apply today!

The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (2021) requires North Metro Fire Rescue to notify all current employees of a new or vacant position that is a promotional opportunity. A “promotional opportunity” exists when North Metro Fire Rescue has or anticipates a vacancy in an existing or new position that could be considered a promotion for one or more of its current employees in terms of compensation, benefits, status, duties, or access to further advancement. This position is not covered by the North Metro Fire Rescue District Civil Service Committee.

The following duties and responsibilities are all essential functions of the position of Accounting Analyst. They are not in order of importance or priority. (Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. ?The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. North Metro Fire Rescue retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. (Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)

General Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develops and interprets complex financial reports, performance tracking, analytical modeling for revenue and asset replacement forecasts to provide decision support for the Chief Financial Officer.
2. Forecasts and reviews general revenues and expenditures.
3. Prepares and administers complex contracts, grant applications and/or debt issues.
4. Performs research and analysis of legislative issues, requirements or new procedures and prepare reports on their impact to District operations.
5. Performs complex financial calculations and analysis; prepare comprehensive financial studies, statistics, statements, and reports.
6. Assists in the development of accounting and audit control methods, systems and procedures to comply with accounting procedures, laws, ordinances and regulations, including the development of formal statements of procedures for current accounting practices. 
7. Conducts complex financial analysis and prepare summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts; to create easy-to-understand presentations.
8. Coordinates all financial and statistical information required for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Plan on a timely basis, including footnote disclosures and narratives.
9. Assists executive staff in compiling data for union negotiations.
10. Conducts various operational audits to identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve program effectiveness, to determine whether desired goals and objectives are being achieved.
11. Handles materials and information of a highly sensitive and confidential nature requiring the exercise of independent judgment, personal initiative, and confidentiality.
12. Prepares a variety of materials including technical data, annual reports and fiscal information as directed, composes and prepares correspondence.
13. Performs other related work as required or assigned. 

Minimum requirements at entry:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting.
• Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience, including experience with computerized accounting systems and software.
• Two years of governmental accounting and/or audit experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Within 6 months of employment :

• ICS 100
• NIMS IS-700

Compensation details: 87570-118258 Yearly Salary

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Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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