Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant

The Role

The Accountant performs a wide variety of introductory level professional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of budget and accounting records. Performs treasury function for the City.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Proficiency using electronic spreadsheets is required.

This position is:

• FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• A Grade 319 with an hourly salary between $31.8574-$47.7861.

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

City of Glendale 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

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%.

The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world‑class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways.

With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Proficiency using electronic spreadsheets is required.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and applications
• Governmental budgeting and organizational structure
• Electronic spreadsheet programs and applications
• Regulations applicable to area of assignment
• Federal, county, state, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to governmental accounting

• Accurately prepare a variety of work papers and financial reports
• Provide technical guidance to and train account clerks or other clerical staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and other governmental agencies Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

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