Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the Accountant I position within the Finance & Management Department. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best‑class service to our citizens while offering professional growth opportunities in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Accountant I reports to the Accounting Supervisor and performs a wide variety of introductory‑level accounting functions, including the recording and reporting of financial transactions. This position is part of the Accountant job family and may be eligible for promotion to Accountant II and Senior Accountant as skills and experience with the Town develop and/or the employee obtains their Certified Public Accountant license.

The Accountant I assigned to the Accounts Receivable function plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of incoming payments, customer invoicing, and reconciliation of receivable accounts. This position requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of internal controls and cash‑handling policies, and the ability to collaborate across departments to resolve billing and payment issues. Though the position will focus on Accounts Receivable functions, other accounting duties may be assigned.

• Compiles and generates journal entries and spreadsheets;
• Deposits and receives cash, checks, and other payments into the Town’s bank accounts; ensures timely and accurate processing in accordance with internal controls and cash‑handling policies.
• Records all deposit activity in the Town’s ERP system, verifies completeness, and reconciles recorded receipts to daily banking activity; investigates and resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares and issues customer invoices for leases, intergovernmental agreements, service charges, and other billable activity; ensures accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with contract terms.
• Monitors outstanding receivables, researches variances, and coordinates with departments to resolve billing or payment issues.
• Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts, including accounts receivable, deposits, clearing accounts, and other related asset and liability accounts; identifies discrepancies and implements corrective actions.
• Prepares various financial reports and analyses;
• Builds and maintains relationships with other Town departments and outside entities as they pertain to assigned areas and special projects;
• See full job description HERE.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward‑thinking problem‑solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a closely related field
• A minimum of one year of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting and reconciling general ledger accounts (governmental experience preferred)
• Any equivalent combination of training and job‑related experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work may substitute for the years of experience required

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480‑503‑6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.