Accountant,Sr Job Glendale area,Arizona USA,Accounting

The Role

Depending on area of assignment:
The Senior Accountant performs professional level staff work in one or more functional areas within the accounting division. Performs treasury function for City.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and three years of accounting experience.

Salary

FLSA Exempt, and will be paid a salary regardless of hours worked per week.
A Grade 411 with an annual salary between $80,544.00 - $.

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

2025 - 2026 Benefits Guide
City of Glendale Benefits Presentation
City of Glendale’s Benefits Page

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave

Regular status positions offer:

10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year). Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years. Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service.
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year).

* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.

Retirement

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period.
The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

General Responsibilities

Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, and registers and submits special, periodic, and fiscal financial reports.

Prepares and maintains various documents relating to city grants and grant accounting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Maintains accurate records of all city transactions.

Prepares journal entries.

Prepares special project analysis of other related accounting and administrative work as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget and Finance Department Assignment

Reconciles and analyzes General Ledger, account for governmental enterprise and minor grant funds.

Maintains complete cost accounting and accrual records, and prepares and submits monthly analysis of expenditures and revenues.

Prepares audit work papers and close-out for the fiscal year, and prepares oral or written answers to audit questions for the annual independent audit; and assists independent auditors in locating documentation to support financial records.

Prepares notes and financial statements for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Prepares and maintains various documents relating to city grants and grant accounting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Reconciles cash from the various funds.

Manages the city’s daily cash flow.

Interprets and implements city’s investment policy. Works with city’s outside investment advisor and bank. Conducts authorized investment transactions on behalf of the city.

Prepares schedules for bond payments.

Prepares and files monthly tax reports, including employer taxes, sales tax, and excise fuel tax.

Answers questions from other departments and the general public regarding financial issues.

Prepares election financial reports.

May provide training to Accountant as required.

Works with outside agencies (bond rating agencies, bond counsel, D.E.Q. Wastewater Revolving Fund, financial advisors) to provide assistance and timely, accurate information.

Represents city’s financial interests in SROG-91st Avenue.

City Court Assignment

Prepares audit work papers and close-out for the fiscal year.

Prepares oral or written answers to audit questions for the annual independent audit; and assists independent auditors in locating documentation to support financial records for the Annual Independent Audit, Triennial City Audit, and the 7-Year State Audit.

Reconciles and analyzes court-related General Ledger account.

Prepares month-end Financial and Annual Reports for Court Management, City Finance, and the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Prepares annual Minimum Accounting Standards…

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