Senior Accountant - Community Revitalization

Senior Accountant - Community Revitalization

Salary

$80,544.00 - $120,816.00 Annually

Location

City Hall 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-04701

Department

Community Services

MUNIS- Org Description

Community Revitalization

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 12:00 AM Arizona

Hours per Week

40

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Description

Depending on area of assignment: Performs professional level staff work in one or more functional areas within the accounting division. Performs treasury function for City.

Essential Functions

Depending on area of assignment, duties will include:

• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, and registers and submits special, periodic, and fiscal financial reports.
• Prepares and maintains various documents relating to city grants and grant accounting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintains accurate records of all city transactions.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Prepares special project analysis of other related accounting and administrative work as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget and Finance Department Assignment:

• Reconciles and analyzes General Ledger, account for governmental enterprise and minor grant funds.
• Maintains complete cost accounting and accrual records, and prepares and submits monthly analysis of expenditures and revenues.
• Prepares audit work papers and close-out for the fiscal year, and prepares oral or written answers to audit questions for the annual independent audit; and assists independent auditors in locating documentation to support financial records.
• Prepares notes and financial statements for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Prepares and maintains various documents relating to city grants and grant accounting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Reconciles cash from the various funds.
• Manages the citys daily cash flow.
• Interprets and implements citys investment policy. Works with citys outside investment advisor and bank. Conducts authorized investment transactions on behalf of the city.
• Prepares schedules for bond payments.
• Prepares and files monthly tax reports, including employer taxes, sales tax, and excise fuel tax.
• Answers questions from other departments and the general public regarding financial issues.
• Prepares election financial reports.
• May provide training to Accountant as required.
• Works with outside agencies (bond rating agencies, bond counsel, D.E.Q. Wastewater Revolving Fund, financial advisors) to provide assistance and timely, accurate information.
• Represents citys financial interests in SROG-91st Avenue.

City Court Assignment:

• Prepares audit work papers and close-out for the fiscal year.
• Prepares oral or written answers to audit questions for the annual independent audit; and assists independent auditors in locating documentation to support financial records for the Annual Independent Audit, Triennial City Audit, and the 7-Year State Audit.
• Reconciles and analyzes court-related General Ledger account.
• Prepares month-end Financial and Annual Reports for Court Management, City Finance, and the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Prepares annual Minimum Accounting Standards Checklist.
• Prepares notes and financial statements for various monthly and annual State Financial Reporting.
• Coordinates all Court Budget activities including base budget analysis, forecasting of expenses and revenue, creating supplemental requests, preparing budget presentations.
• Prepares statistics for courts monthly executive summary.
• Reconciles collected end-of-day cash and prepares Courts daily bank deposit.
• Supervises, analyzes, and reviews staff performance.
• Assists all Court staff as needed regarding financial matters pertaining to disbursements and accounts payable.
• Provides training to Accountant as required.
• Reviews Court Payroll System entries each pay-period.
• Reviews distribution of bond, restitution, overpayment, and expense accounts.
• Answers questions from other departments and the public regarding disbursements and accounts payable.
• Works with outside agencies including the Administrative Office of the Courts, Courts from other jurisdictions, and Department of Justice to aid with and provide timely, accurate information.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field and three (3) years of accounting experience.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures, and their application for governmental proprietary accounting
• Federal, county, state, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to governmental accounting
• Citys chart of accounts and investment policy
• Computers and applicable software
• Minimum Accounting Standards
• AJACS Court Management System
• Other relevant software programs including Tyler/Munis Financial, Payroll and Human Resources Applications, NeoGov, Agenda Quick

Ability to:

• Analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing problems
• Develop accounting data in preparation of reports and statements
• Work independently
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, citizens, management and others
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Work effectively with independent auditors
• Analyze performance measures
• Supervise staff
• Write reports
• Coordinate audits
• Implement Balanced Scorecard objectives

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory

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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Office setting

Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits

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Employer City of Glendale (AZ)

Address 5970 W Brown St

Glendale, Arizona, 85302

Phone 623-930-2270

Website http://www.glendaleaz.gov