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City of Phoenix · 3 hours ago

Accountant III - Aviation Department

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $111K/yr

4+ years exp

City of Phoenix operates the busiest airport in the country, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Accountant III position involves advanced professional accounting work, financial data analysis, preparing financial statements, and supervising accounting staff.

Government

Responsibilities

Perform advanced professional accounting work, which requires the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sound internal controls

Analyze financial data and prepare financial statements and reports

Calculate rates, coordinate audits, and serve as a professional accounting resource for special projects or major programs, and implement new systems or processes

Prepare presentations and present information to high level executives, committees, or Boards

Supervise professional and paraprofessional accounting staff (e.g. account clerks)

Assist in managing major city accounting operations, such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, rate development, grant management, and budgetary and GAAP accounting/reporting

Qualification

GAAPFinancial analysisCost accountingSAPAuditingBudgetingAccounts PayableCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Four years of progressively responsible experience as a professional accountant

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

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

Preferred

Experience with cost accounting

Experience with auditing process and procedures

Experience writing administrative reports/memos

Experience supporting multi-level customer service

Experience with Accounts Payable within the last 3 years

Experience with governmental budgetary and finance activities

Experience with budgets, financial analysis, and/or cost and fee analysis

Experience working on and/or managing interdepartmental efforts/projects

Experience with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Experience with the preparation and posting of accounting journal entries within the last three years

Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting

Experience communicating with middle management staff, executives, committees or boards, and working in a team environment

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

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

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