Tax and Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), city collections, bankruptcies, cash deposits, legislative analysis, user fee and cost allocation development and other related activities.

Salary: $84,045.99 - $ Annually

Location: Goodyear, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: FY2600641

Division: Finance

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 02/12/2026

Closing Date: 2/26/2026 4:00 PM Arizona

FLSA: Exempt

• Coordinates all aspects of the City’s TPT program including training staff and educating the public, IGA management and City Code updates.
• Analyzes TPT records and historical data to provide input on revenue trends for the City. Identifies budget comparison trends to monitor current estimates and development of TPT forecasts. Prepares monthly TPT reports for senior management and City Council.
• Conducts and/or coordinates TPT audits with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR); reviews taxpayer records for compliance; reviews City contracts and IGA’s for compliance and accuracy. Monitors ADOR records and reports for accuracy of information or any anomalies.
• Coordinates, monitors, forecasts and prepares tracking and payments for development agreements, including repayment programs, public improvement reimbursements, land use development agreements and incentives. Responds to inquiries related to contract obligations, renewals or revisions.
• Oversees scheduling and coordination of internal and third-party collection activities for outstanding balances owed to the City, including utility accounts; manages the collection and documentation of payments and bankruptcies; provides information and assistance to customers and authorized third-party collection agencies regarding delinquent accounts; and ensures the accuracy of account records and the effectiveness of revenue recovery efforts.
• Researches, analyzes and interprets billing and collections information; compiles financial and statistical records of billing and consumption totals; prepares a variety of operational and activity reports; and submits to customers, third-party collection agencies, and management as needed.
• Balances daily cash receipts for monies received and prepares daily recap. Works with departments to correct any variances in deposits.
• Participates in Legislative conference calls related to state budget and other topics. Analyzes impacts to City finances.

• Formal Education/Knowledge:
  Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements:
  None
• Reading:
  Ability to read research papers, legal documents, statutes, policies, procedures, and City Codes at a college level.
• Math:
  Ability to perform general math calculations and interpret mathematical methodologies used in research papers.
• Writing:
  Ability to write in a clear and concise manner to Council Members, City management staff, and others in reports, correspondence, and memorandum at a college level.
• Managerial:
  No responsibility for direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
• Budget Responsibility:
  No budgetary responsibility.
• Policy/Decision Making:
  Significant – Employee normally performs duties with own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Broad application – Requires comprehensive knowledge of a technical field with analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations
  
  Skills:
  
  High – Interactions may involve interpretation of policy implementation and negotiation of sensitive issues; require high tact.

• Develop strong professional relationships with the Finance team and cross-functional department staff citywide.
• Assist with the implementation of the Finance Department’s Strategic Plan; develop new policies and document written procedures of internal tasks while integrating process improvements…