What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I - Water Management Services position at Phoenix Police Department?

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix. Here at the City of Phoenix, we have more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments. We strive to be an employer of choice by offering great benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement, all we need is you!

The Water Services Department is seeking an Accountant I who will work directly with the Water Services Department Capital Improvement Program. This position is assigned to the Management Services Division and will be responsible for the encumbering funds for payment on construction projects, journal entries, budget adjustments, and processing and approving construction documents pertaining to the budget supporting the Capital Improvement Program.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize at short notice, and process documents timely and efficiently.
Ability to solve problems and research workable solutions.
Ability to collect and analyze financial data such as source documents used for accounting records of initial entry, control accounts, and financial reports.
Understanding of the City of Phoenix requirements pertaining to processing documents and encumbering funds.
Technical writing and review capabilities (e.g. policies, procedures, rules, and reports).
Familiarity with accounting transactions rules, regulations, and internal controls.

SALARY

Pay Range : $23.74 to $40.61 hourly.

Hiring Range : $23.74 to $35.08 hourly.

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

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance,

OR f our years of paraprofessional accounting and / or payroll experience.

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.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in / with :

Customer service.

Accounts payable.

Microsoft Excel.

Multiple funding sources.

Capital Improvement Projects.

Electronic purchasing or procurement.

Reconciling accounts for internal and external customers.

Researching, analyzing and reconciling financial accounts.

Writing and applying policies, procedures, rules, or regulations.

Working with computerized accounting systems and software such SAP and PeopleSoft.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes February 27, 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 I, JC : 03210, ID#57170, 02 / 20 / 2025, USM, RG, Benefits : 007

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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.

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