Finance Department
The Finance Department coordinates the financial and accounting operations for all of the programs and services offered by the City in accordance with State law, the City Charter, applicable ordinances and policies of the City Council.
Some of the areas of responsibility include financial reporting, cash management, long-range financial planning, budget management, debt management and overseeing investment portfolios. Specific functions include sales tax collections, accounts receivable billing and collections, utility billing and cashiering, accounts payable, payroll and human resources, and fixed asset accounting. The Finance Dept also issues animal licenses, processes building use tax refunds and reimburses employees for authorized travel.The Finance Dept also accepts Contracts for Service applications which are designed to support services and programs not offered through the auspices of current City operations or activities.
Vendors should send an invoice directly to the department ordering the goods or services, so that the department head can prepare and approve a voucher. The City is required by law to obtain a tax identification number when making payments for services rendered. A taxpayer identification number MUST be provided regardless of your tax status. Failure to provide this information could result in a tax withholding of up to 30%, applicable state withholding and penalties. The City has a Colorado sales tax exemption certificate. Please ensure that sales tax is removed prior to submitting invoices for payment.
Staff are available Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm
The office is closed on City holidays
The Finance Dept is located in the
City Municipal Building
201 W. Virginia Ave.
The mailing address is
PO Box 239
Gunnison, CO 81230
Office: 970.641.8070 • Fax: 970.641.8051
Some of the areas of responsibility include financial reporting, cash management, long-range financial planning, budget management, debt management and overseeing investment portfolios. Specific functions include sales tax collections, accounts receivable billing and collections, utility billing and cashiering, accounts payable, payroll and human resources, and fixed asset accounting. The Finance Dept also issues animal licenses, processes building use tax refunds and reimburses employees for authorized travel.The Finance Dept also accepts Contracts for Service applications which are designed to support services and programs not offered through the auspices of current City operations or activities.
Vendors should send an invoice directly to the department ordering the goods or services, so that the department head can prepare and approve a voucher. The City is required by law to obtain a tax identification number when making payments for services rendered. A taxpayer identification number MUST be provided regardless of your tax status. Failure to provide this information could result in a tax withholding of up to 30%, applicable state withholding and penalties. The City has a Colorado sales tax exemption certificate. Please ensure that sales tax is removed prior to submitting invoices for payment.
FINANCE DEPT STAFF:
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Wendy Hanson |
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Shannon Singer Utility Billing Email Shannon 970.641.8160 |
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Michelle Arnett Accountant Email Michelle 970.641.8163 |
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Tammy Shelafo |
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Dorene Elam Accounts Payable & Sales Tax Email Dorene 970.641.8161 |
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Mike Hutchison Meter Reader 970.641.8020 cell: 970.209.0070 |
The office is closed on City holidays
The Finance Dept is located in the
City Municipal Building
201 W. Virginia Ave.
The mailing address is
PO Box 239
Gunnison, CO 81230
Office: 970.641.8070 • Fax: 970.641.8051