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NOW HIRING: Accounting Analyst (Job #2026-00005)


APPLICATION OPEN: January 16, 2026
APPLICATION CLOSES: 5 PM (MST) on Friday, January 30, 2026.
STARTING SALARY: $91,949 - $124,171 full salary range, depending on qualifications.
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 Accounting Analyst position. This opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates.

Tentative Testing Dates:

• Video interviews week of February 9, 2026
• In-Person interview/s the week of February 23, 2026

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

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. Prepares and administers complex contracts and grant administration.
3. Performs complex financial calculations and analysis; prepare comprehensive financial studies, statistics, statements, and reports.
4. 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.
5. Coordinates all financial and statistical information required for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Plan on a timely basis, including footnote disclosures and narratives.
6. Assists executive staff in compiling data for union negotiations.
7. Conducts various operational audits to identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve program effectiveness, to determine whether desired goals and objectives are achieved.
8. Handles materials and information of a highly sensitive and confidential nature requiring the exercise of independent judgment, personal initiative, and confidentiality.
9. Performs other related work as required or assigned.

Minimum requirements at entry:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting.
• Minimum of three years of professional accounting experience, including experience with computerized accounting systems and software.

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