Accountant II - Planning & Development

About This Position

The Planning & Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs arise.

The City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (PDD) is seeking a motivated and results-driven individual for an Accountant II position of the Financial Services Section.

The Accountant II provides accounting support for duties or projects in a cross-functional team supporting a large city department. This position reconciles general ledger accounts related to the cash and revenue that is received in Planning and Development. Is responsible to update professionals, customer service items, and research, related to the AR invoicing process. AR accruals will be done monthly as well as Sales Tax revenue.

This position will also serve as Finance department liaison for Accounts Receivable and Cash Handling, the PCI DSS liaison for PDD with the ITS and Finance departments ensuring the department maintains compliance, including conducting required yearly training. Provide cash handling training to all new employees handling cash.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume and multi-task environment.
• Possess a high level of organization and detail oriented.
• Strong background in Accounts Receivable and reconciliation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills
• Proficient using SAP or other accounting software
• Commitment to excellent customer service with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $58,593.60 to $100,235.20 annually.

Hiring Range: $58,593.60 to $95,451.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• 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
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• The City job description can be found here .
• 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.
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Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience reconciling large amounts of general ledger accounts from multiple systems.
• Experience with multiple accounting types such as Public, Cost, Private, Banking, Auditing, or Government.
• Experience performing monthly balancing and reconciliation of various accounting documents.
• Experience preparing financial reports and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR)/invoicing and collections.
• Two or more years of supervising experience.
• Experience in training and writing procedures.
• Shape PHX and KIVA experience.
• Experience with auditing.
  
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes March 10, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Accountant II, JC:03220, ID# 57143, 02/24/25, USM, SG, Benefits:007, Q

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.