Accountant II
- Phoenix Convention Center (Temporary) 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 200 W Washington St FL 11, Phoenix, AZ 85003 $64,604.80
- $100,235.20 a year
- Temporary, Full-time City of Phoenix 327 reviews $64,604.80
- $100,235.20 a year
- Temporary, Full-time Job
ID 61785
Job Category Accounting, Budget, & Finance Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Temporary
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues host a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings, and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service and guest experience in the industry. We enhance the economic vitality of the Downtown area, the City of Phoenix, and the State of Arizona by supporting tourism related businesses and cultural organizations. The Fiscal and Procurement Services Section currently has one vacant Accountant II position. The position is responsible for providing essential support for financial operations related to auditing and client event settlement. This position performs professional level accounting duties within the Convention Center's financial system, ensuring accurate billing, reconciliation, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing and reviewing event invoices. Auditing event-related charges. Supporting the financial event closeout processes. A high level of proficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail is essential to the success of this role. These qualities are critical not only for maintaining the integrity of our financial systems but also for earning and sustaining the trust and confidence of our clients. The Accountant II is currently a temporary position, with the approval to possibly be converted to a permanent position, July 2026. The temporary position will have benefits but will not earn city retirement credits or participate financially into the city's retirement program. If the successful candidate is a current City employee, all benefits will still be applicable, and the employee will still contribute to their pension. Temporary positions are not covered under civil service rules, and thus employment is considered "at-will" and employees may be separated at any time.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail. Ability to analyze and interpret complex agreements and administrative regulations. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. Ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Familiarity with accounting transactions rules, regulations, and internal controls.
SALARY Pay Range:
$64,604.80
20 annually.
Hiring Range:
$64,604.80
80 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.
Internal Only:
Please understand that this is pay grade 056. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
BENEFITS A
comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, 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. 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. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, . The City job description can be found here.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Proficiency in financial software and spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Excel and SAP. Accounts receivable experience. Experience with reconciliation processes. Experience auditing financial information. Experience interpreting complex agreements and administrative regulations.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes June 11, 2026. 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# 61785, 05/29/26,
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007 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork 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.
