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City of Phoenix · 1 day ago

Accountant IV - Human Services Department

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$91K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Phoenix is dedicated to providing comprehensive services to its residents through its Human Services Department. The Accountant IV position involves managing and analyzing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing grant expenditures for various programs.

Government

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage an annual budget of $60,000,000, ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines

Provide accounting and budgetary support for the Education Division, Community Services Division, and the Head Start and DES Grants

Evaluate grant expenditures and make necessary adjustments as needed

Review and ensure the timely submission of Federal Financial Reports, including quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings

Conduct comprehensive analyses of special projects, including forecasting and report preparation

Respond to information requests from auditors for assigned programs

Participate in discussions and negotiations with external state agencies and internal departments

Create, update, and implement fiscal policies and procedures for Head Start and related programs

Assist in preparing and submitting yearly grant applications, budget modifications, and waivers as necessary

Attend monthly CORE, HEAF, and Policy Council meetings to provide budget updates and ensure compliance with funding requirements

Approve monthly cash draws from the Payment Management System and AZDAARS

Ensure compliance with 45 CFR Part 1303 and 2 CFR Part 200

Prepare and submit all post-award budget documents to the Office of Head Start and the Arizona Department of Economic Security

Qualification

Accounting principlesBudget managementFinancial reportingGrant managementExcelSAP/SRMSupervisory skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Five years of professional accounting experience

One year in a supervisory capacity

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related degree

Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record

Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

Preferred

Five or more years of experience in budget development and preparation

Five or more years of financial reporting experience

Five or more years of Excel Experience

Four or more years of experience in review and analysis of budget to actuals reconciliation

Two or more years of experience in high-level communication/presentation skills (written/verbal)

Experience in/with SAP/SRM

Experience in federal grants

Experience using financial computer applications such as the SAP financial management system, Oracle's Unifier Capital Project Management System, or other related financial construction project management systems

Experience in construction and capital improvement programs

Experience supervising staff, such as hiring and firing; handling disciplinary issues; coaching; and conducting performance evaluations

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi