JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

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

Education:   

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting that includes computer software applications, organizational analysis, and economics 

Experience:   

• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in sales and use tax auditing experience involving complex spreadsheet applications.  

Abilities:   

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of auditing; personal computers and related spreadsheet software applications, and knowledge of automated financial systems. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers, citizens, and other co-workers 

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing 

• Establish and fulfill goals and objectives 

• Develop and implement complex sales, use, lodgers, and opt audits; understand and apply City of Aurora tax code and knowledge of state and federal laws as they pertain to sales and use tax, and direct other auditors in a lead role 

• Develop/manage complex audits. 

Skills:   

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.  

• Advanced skill in the use of computers with spreadsheet design, database programming, and word processing software applications. 

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Colorado driver’s license with a good driving history and current automobile insurance.  

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Essential Personnel:  

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

Physical Demands: 

• Sedentary work lifting no more than 10 pounds  

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing 

• Speech communication and hearing are used to maintain communication with employees and citizens 

• Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents 

• Hand/eye coordination for the operation of a computer. 

• Ability to drive an automobile.  

Work Environment: 

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment 

Equipment Used: 

• Frequently uses standard office equipment, including a computer, a calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy/fax machines 

• This position may require the incumbent to regularly 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.