Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Accountant – Salary Grade 110

$52,562 – $73,570 annually

We’re looking for an Accountant to support the City of Kingman’s Finance Department through accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data. This role handles a variety of routine and complex accounting tasks, participates in month‑end and year‑end processes, and supports audit preparation. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and may provide technical accounting support to other finance department staff.

You’re someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and making sense of financial data. Staying organized, meeting deadlines, and paying close attention to detail come naturally to you. You’re comfortable working independently but also value collaboration, especially when supporting other departments or helping to improve financial processes.

We are hiring for an Accountant, but we’re also open to under filling the position as an Accounting Specialist for candidates who bring strong accounting or bookkeeping experience and are ready to grow into the role.

• College‑level education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred).
• 2–3 years of hands‑on accounting experience, ideally with a municipality or public agency.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• A valid Arizona driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 6 months) and the ability to be bondable/notary eligible.

• A high school diploma or GED (college coursework in accounting is a plus).
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, A/P, A/R, or bookkeeping.
• The ability to learn new systems, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, detailed work.
• A valid Arizona driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 6 months) and ability to be bondable/notary eligible.

• General Accounting & Reconciliation (60%) – Prepare and enter routine and non‑routine journal entries, reconcile general ledger and bank accounts, review and process general billing items, and maintain vendor records.
• Month‑End, Year‑End & Compliance Activities (20%) – Participate in month‑end and year‑end processes, prepare reports, audit transactions and processes, assist with capital asset activities, enter budget transfers, help with budget worksheets, and research and analyze data to recommend improvements to processes or systems.
• Administrative, Customer Service & Project Support (15%) – Enter and maintain contracts, assist with records management and updates to the Finance webpage, help with special projects, cover for other staff during absences, and deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Improvement District & Financial Reporting Support (5%) – Monitor and prepare billings for improvement district assessments, process payments, prepare payoff quotes, reconcile subsidiary ledgers, enter new assessment districts, and participate in the annual delinquency sale. Also help prepare financial reports, work papers, and documentation for auditors.

All duties are subject to change as the needs of the position evolve.