City of Phoenix · 22 hours ago
Accountant III - Financial Accounting and Reporting
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $111K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Phoenix is recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers and is seeking an Accountant III for their Finance Department. This role involves performing advanced professional accounting work focused on financial reporting and ensuring the integrity of the Customer Care and Billing system.
Government
Responsibilities
Monitoring and ensuring quality in accounting entries
Developing and maintaining CC&B accounting and reconciliation procedures
Assisting with account reconciliations, and providing technical guidance and training to staff
Supports system testing, SFSF rate updates, and system upgrades
Contributes in the preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and annual financial reports for Enterprise and Joint Ventures
Assisting in the implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, responding to department requests, and performing enterprise and joint venture accounting functions
Assisting in preparing monthly CC&B reconciliations; assisting in the design and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal control systems; and serving as a professional accounting resource for special projects or major programs
Qualification
Required
Four years of progressively responsible experience as a professional accountant, including some experience training and supervising paraprofessional and professional accounting personnel
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration 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
Preferred
Federal accounting and reporting techniques as applied to federal grants
Experience in account and general ledger reconciliations
Proficiency working with Excel and Word
Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems
Experience preparing financial statements and/or GAAP accounting experience
Governmental accounting and/or finance experience
Experience analyzing data and preparing financial reports
Experience researching financial/accounting issues and working with diverse stakeholders to implement solutions
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
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ajay Joshi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Brandie Reynolds
Assistant Chief Information Officer
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