Senior Accountant

We Are Seeking

The Town of Cave Creek is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to perform advanced accounting and financial reporting duties under the direction of the Finance Director or designee. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards (GAAP/GASB), Town policies, and internal controls.

The Senior Accountant leads and performs critical functions of the monthly and year-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger review, and financial reporting. This role also serves as a technical lead and performs work in areas such as general ledger accounting, capital assets, grant accounting, and revenue and expenditure management.

In addition, the position supports audit coordination and the preparation of the Town’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently on complex assignments while also contributing to day-to-day accounting operations.

You are an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in municipal or government accounting and a commitment to accuracy and accountability. You are adaptable and resourceful with a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You build strong working relationships, contribute to team success, and consistently deliver high-quality results.

You bring:

• At least 4–5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including recent hands‑on general ledger work.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GASB and fund accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support team needs at all levels.

At the
Town of Cave Creek
, we hire motivated, talented individuals who have a passion for what they do, while possessing the ability to fulfill our mission and uphold our values.

The Senior Accountant performs advanced professional accounting work in support of the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position is responsible for complex financial analysis, general ledger oversight, preparation of financial statements and reports, and coordination of audit activities. The Senior Accountant serves as a key resource for departmental staff and leadership, providing technical guidance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting sound financial decision‑making.

This role operates with a high degree of independence, judgment, and confidentiality while contributing to the integrity and efficiency of the organization’s financial systems and processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of accounts payable, payroll, billing, sales taxes, municipal finance and fund accounting. The candidate will perform the duties and responsibilities which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Lead and perform monthly and year‑end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Maintain and review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP/GASB, and prepare journal entries as necessary.
• Review weekly accounts payable batches.
• Review biweekly payrolls.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, schedules, and audit‑ready documentation for internal and external use.
• Coordinate and support the annual financial audit and ACFR preparation, including audit schedules, notes, and disclosures.
• Manage and reconcile capital asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and physical inventory.
• Reconcile bank accounts, investments, and debt‑related transactions.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax reports.
• Complete and manage grant accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, complex transactions, and reporting issues.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls; participate in internal audits and recommend process…