Accountant IV - Human Services Department

Accountant IV - Human Services Department City of Phoenix - 4.1 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $86,590.40 - $127,920.00 a year 1 day ago Benefits 401(a) Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Management Supervising experience Accounting and finance experience Full Job Description Job

ID 61391

Job Category Accounting, Budget, & Finance Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Human Services Department provides a comprehensive array of services to help people achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency . Services and programs reach a diverse population of Phoenix residents, from preschool children participating in Head Start programs to older adults attending senior center activities. The Management Services Division (MSD) coordinates information technology, budget, accounting, contracts administration, planning and research, payroll, and other supportive services for the department. Accountant IVs are responsible for diverse finance-related duties including accounting transactions, maintaining a comprehensive set of controls for a department's enterprise fund, coordination and preparation of annual financial reports, preparation of financial forecast utilized in the issuance of bonds, and providing technical guidance for the analysis and implementation of governmental accounting and financial reporting standards. Duties vary by department/division, but may consist of the reporting and coordination of bonded debt, oversight of daily public banking operations, development of cost allocation models, and monitoring data and transactions to ensure integrity. Other duties may include the financial management of fixed assets, intergovernmental grant programs, cost accounting for operating budgets, capital improvement programs, accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel review, and payroll. Positions may also be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the City's financial system transactions and preparing various financial reports. Other duties may include the financial management of fixed assets, intergovernmental grant programs, cost accounting for operating budgets, capital improvement programs, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Positions may also be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the City's financial system transactions and preparing various financial reports.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Possess a working knowledge accounting theory, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices of municipal finance and personnel management.

SALARY Pay Range:

$86,590.40 - 127,920.00 annually.

Hiring Range:

$86,590.40 - 116,022.40 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 066. 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

Five years of professional accounting experience. One year in a supervisory capacity. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related degree. Other combinations of experience and education which 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: Experience in using financial computer applications such as Oracle's Unifier Capital Project Management System, or other related financial construction project management systems. Experience working with federal grants. Experience with supervising staff, such as hiring and firing; handling disciplinary issues; coaching; and conducting performance evaluations. Five or more years of experience in: Budget development and preparation. Financial reporting. Excel Experience. Four or more years of experience in review and analysis of budget to actuals reconciliation. Three or more years of experience reviewing, monitoring and analyzing Federal or State Grant budgets. Two or more years of experience with SAP/SRM. Two or more years of experience in high-level communication/presentation skills (written/verbal).

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 14, 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 IV, JC:

03260, ID# 61391, 05/01/26,

USM, DB, Benefits:

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.