Accounting Services Support

The City of Golden (Jefferson County, CO) is issuing an RFP for short‑term (up to 12 months) accounting services to support the 2026 financial close and audit‑preparation. The selected firm will reconcile beginning balances, general‑ledger activity, and a wide range of accounts (bank, payroll, taxes, capital assets, debt, grants, etc.) across 29 municipal funds. Work includes integration between the City’s Tyler ERP Pro 10 system and OpenGov reporting, preparation of month‑end and year‑end close checklists, audit‑ready schedules, and knowledge‑transfer documentation for City staff. Proposals are due September 11, 2026 via the OpenGov e‑procurement portal; questions are due September 4, 2026. The engagement emphasizes personnel qualifications, experience with municipal accounting, Tyler ERP, and OpenGov, and requires the firm to begin promptly to meet the City’s close schedule. • Scope: financial reconciliation, GL validation, Tyler ERP Pro 10/OpenGov data alignment, month‑/year‑end close, audit preparation, procedure documentation, and staff training. • Duration: up to 12 months, with work to start immediately after award. • Required expertise: governmental accounting, financial‑close processes, Tyler ERP Pro 10, OpenGov, and experience with municipalities of similar size. • Deliverables: validated beginning balances, reconciliations by fund/department/project, exception logs, correcting entries, workpapers, close checklists, audit‑ready schedules, written procedures, training sessions, and transition summary. • Evaluation criteria: firm and team qualifications (30 %), project approach (25 %), project management/knowledge transfer & cybersecurity (25 %), schedule & ability to start promptly (10 %), fee schedule/work plan (10 %). • Submission: electronic via OpenGov portal; max 10 pages (excluding cover letter, resumes, and certain appendices).