Financial Analyst

JOB LOCATION

15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1554

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

Hiring Range for this position is $31.10 - 38.88/Hourly.

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 Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays.

The deadline to submit applications is May 29th, 2026. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine a qualified pool of applicants exists, this position may be closed without notice.

The Financial Analyst performs a variety of accounting, administrative support and building manager work. This position monitors, prepares and maintains financial records and reports. In addition, the position also performs complex administrative duties in support of the Section Commanding Officer and is the main point of contact for building concerns.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors section financial transactions, contracts, and covert business financial recordkeeping systems.
• Coordinates administrative services in gathering and processing financial information.
• Maintains accounts, bills, bookkeeping systems, and case management records for covert operations.
• Balances and reconciles complex accounts including confidential informant payouts, drug buys, monthly spending reports, and covert account deposits
• Reviews, verifies, and processes accounting data, financial transactions, and required documentation.
• Conducts monthly, quarterly and annual financial audits and prepares related financial reports
• Creates and maintains databases, spreadsheets, reports, and financial/statistical records.
• Coordinates with Section Commanding Officer to reconcile budget and forecast spending.
• Assists with grant creation, organization, management, and spending, and reporting.
• Maintains and revises filing, logging, inventory, and record keeping systems for administrative and financial documents.
• Serves as point of contact for federal and city-funded inventories and maintains section inventory databases.
• Provides administrative support including filing, organizing records and invoices, composing memorandums, processing reports, and transcribing confidential documents.
• Provides Notary services and coordinates shipping and delivery of packages.
• Maintains and initiates documents for undercover identifications and license plates through the Department of Revenue.
• Coordinates with vendors, utility providers, alarm companies, and contractors for covert locations and office operations.
• Submits work orders, schedules repairs, escorts vendors, and serves as liaison between building management and the police department.
• Assists with equipment check-in/check-out procedures for employees.
• Answers and routes telephone, in-person, and electronic inquiries; relays messages and directs visitors appropriately.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or directly related field.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of related administrative and financial experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Federal, Municipal, or County experience.
• Office administration, accounting, and grants management experience.

Knowledge:

• General accounting principles and practices.
• Computerized accounting systems.
• Payroll processing and reporting procedures.

Skills:

• Transcribing oral and/or machine dictation.
• Advanced skill in the use of computers, including spreadsheet design, database management, word processing, and/or statistical software.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written.

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other agencies, employees, and the general public.
• Maintain accurate financial and statistical records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None

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:

• Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time.

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer terminal and office equipment.
• Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting Information.
• Speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Essential duties performed primarily in an indoor office, public area setting.

Equipment Used:

• Frequently uses computer, keyboard, telephone, fax machines, copiers and microfilm equipment.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

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.