An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Job Description Description The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Accountant. Do you strive to provide excellent customer service? Are you grounded in integrity and respect as core values? Do you value going above and beyond to add value to your team, organization, and community? Are you energized by being innovative, finding new ways to deliver excellent service? If so, we invite you to join our high performing Finance Team! The Senior Accountant performs advanced technical accounting work including financial reporting, complex reconciliations, audit coordination, capital asset accounting and financial analysis. Examples of Duties
IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL
Prepare and record and/or review and approve (when applicable) journal entries, accruals, corrections, grant accounting, and reclassifications. Perform complex account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution. Review general ledger activity for accuracy and compliance with
GAAP/GASB.
Perform month-end and year-end closing duties, including supporting schedules and analytical reviews. Manage capital asset and lease/SBITA accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, amortization, and reconciliations. Support long-range financial planning including sales tax projections and capital improvement planning. Serve as the primary technical liaison for the external financial audit (final field work audit). Interpret accounting policies, regulations, and guidelines; advise departments on proper accounting treatment. Provide training and technical assistance to departments on accounting procedures and reporting requirements. View the full job description HERE Typical Qualification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in comprehensive, centralized accounting providing governmental accounting and fiscal management services in a public agency setting. Skilled in the use of personal computers and Microsoft software, including advanced Excel. The successful candidate must pass a preemployment background screening. Working knowledge of generally accepted principles and practices of accounting and auditing, and their application to governmental accounting systems; ability to analyze, understand, and interpret financial reports. Supplemental Information The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental, and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits. The expected hiring range is $85,128 - $92,000 annually The full salary range is $85,128 - $127,692 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Closing Date:
September 8, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits for a full-time regular, employee: The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
General Leave :
200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
Holidays :
12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
Health Insurance :
Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
Dental Insurance :
100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
Vision Insurance :
100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
Flexible Spending Accounts :
Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
Short Term Disability Insurance :
Town-paid coverage
Long Term Disability Insurance :
Town-paid coverage
Life Insurance:
Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
Retirement :
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit. Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including
Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield Direct Deposit :
Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.
