Senior Accountant

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Performs a variety of highly complex professional accounting and financial reporting duties to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards, financial policies and internal controls. Primary focus is on the monthly financial close process, which includes balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger detail reviews, and financial reporting, in addition to being primary in one or more of the following major focus areas: general ledger accounting, cash and investment management, debt management, capital assets, grant accounting, project accounting, and revenue / expenditure management.

This position is also responsible for preparing audit schedules and supplemental information for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). The successful candidate must be able to work with considerable independence and successfully complete finance and accounting projects of a difficult and complex nature, in addition to completing normal routine accounting assignments.

$86,567.37 - $ Annually

Goodyear, AZ

Full-Time

FY2600684

Finance

Finance

08/25/2026

9/8/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Exempt

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Performs a variety of highly complex professional accounting and financial reporting duties to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards, financial policies and internal controls. Primary focus is on the monthly financial close process, which includes balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger detail reviews, and financial reporting, in addition to being primary in one or more of the following major focus areas: general ledger accounting, cash and investment management, debt management, capital assets, grant accounting, project accounting, and revenue / expenditure management.

This position is also responsible for preparing audit schedules and supplemental information for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). The successful candidate must be able to work with considerable independence and successfully complete finance and accounting projects of a difficult and complex nature, in addition to completing normal routine accounting assignments. The ideal candidate is a seasoned financial professional with a minimum of five years of comprehensive experience in municipal accounting and community facilities districts and special assessments management, including hands‑on experience within the past 12 months with proficiency in double‑entry bookkeeping and trial balance integrity, excellent analytical and critical thinking, self‑starter who thrives in deadline‑driven environment, collaborative mindset with cross‑functional department experience and ready to perform lower‑level accounting tasks when needed to ensure the integrity of the City’s financial operations.

This individual demonstrates strong knowledge across the full spectrum of governmental accounting functions, be adaptable and resourceful. At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Are Committed To Build And Maintain a Highly Engaged Workforce. You Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building.

You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess These Six Core Values

Adaptability
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Empathy
- Optimism – Innovation

• Provides leadership to the Finance team members who perform accounting duties, including providing guidance and support during the implementation of new technology focused on improving work processes and providing excellent customer service
• Manages and monitors the work of other accounting positions as assigned. Directs staff, reviews and approves accounting transactions before posting to the general ledger, as well as, reviews and approves financial reports before distribution
• Responsible for the preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, notes disclosures, budget and statistical…