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City of Phoenix · 3 days ago

Accountant II - Police Department

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$59K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

City of Phoenix is dedicated to fostering strong community relationships through its Police Department. They are seeking an Accountant II to perform various municipal accounting functions, including analyzing financial resources, developing accounting policies, and managing vendor contracts.

Government

Responsibilities

Perform accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to various municipal accounting transactions and problems

Analyzing and monitoring the use of financial resources

Assisting in the design and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal control systems

Liquidation of Purchase Orders

Reviewing and maintaining financial reports

Processing payments

Performing journal entries

Conducting research on contracted City vendors payments

Collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data

Managing vendor contracts

Writing reports, and other correspondence

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial analysisSAPMicrosoft ExcelBudget managementAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Three years of professional level experience in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field

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

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

Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions

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

Proven proficiency in financial software and spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Excel and SAP

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail

Well-developed competencies in complex decision making, effective communication, personal and interpersonal skills, and managing projects

Ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

Working with state/federal grant-funded programs

With budgets, financial analysis, and/or cost and fee analysis

Creating financial reports

With accounts receivable and payable

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