Job Postings Closing Dates: A job posting may close before the listed deadline if the number of applications reaches the limit for that position. If the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected, the posting may remain open longer.
Application: The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter at the time of application.
Application Notification: Please note that some communications from the Human Resources department may be sent from noreply@services.cityofaspen.com.
 

Pay Ranges:
Hiring Range: The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Salary Range: The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.

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Serve Your Community, Grow Your Career, and Enjoy Great Benefits: 

Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available. 

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in a positive work environment
• Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service
• Enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses
• Take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley
• Grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
• Earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices
• Plan for the future with competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance
   

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Title: Accounting Technician III - Sales Tax
Department: Finance
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  $28.57/hour - $32.15/hour
Salary Range:  $28.57/hour - $42.87/hour
  
Position Summary: Performs a variety of entry-level accounting duties related to sales, lodging and use tax accounts, monitoring and posting to business license accounts, cash receipting, vendor set-ups and customer service consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general supervision of the Revenue Manager. 
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Essential Job Functions:

Tax and Business Accounts
•    Responsible for responding to customer tax and license inquiries and processes limited paper filings. Prepares monthly delinquency reports and/or summons requests for non-payers.  
•    Assists tax auditor with reports and information.  Maintains sales tax/business license database and updates account information. 
•    Reviews and approves Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) applications, process payments and refers exemptions to appropriate approval process and then processes documents.  
•    Reviews and takes action to post or resolve insufficient funds and return charges on the City’s bank accounts.

Customer Service
•    Provides information, answers questions, responds to complaints, solves problems, and refers both walk-in and telephone traffic to the appropriate source. 
•    Collects fees and payments and issue receipts. Resolves general customer inquiries.

Department Support
•    Assists other accounting and finance staff as needed.  
•    Creates new vendors in Oracle financial system as needed. Process accounts receivable and deposit checks for other departments.  

City Organizational Values
•    Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization.  This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.  
•    Other duties as assigned.
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Core Competencies: 
Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:

•    Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments. 
•    Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
•    Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.  
•    Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities and challenges.  
•    Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication.  Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication. 
•    Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills.  Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.  
•    Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position.  Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
•    Accounting: Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and reporting of financial data.
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Minimum Qualifications: 
Education: Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.

Experience: One year of experience with accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable or administrative duties.

Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in the following areas: Microsoft Outlook Email, Excel, 10-key and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web based platforms. 

Licenses & Certifications: 
•    Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours: 
•    Regular full time, hours may vary with workload. 
•    Evenings/Weekends may (infrequently) be required depending on department needs and special projects.

Work Environment:  
•    Indoors: Office environment.
•    Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.

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Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. 
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects. 
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm. 
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means. 
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees 
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another. 
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion. 
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time. 
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information. 
Mobility: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.