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.

Salary:

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.

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 GuideCity of Glendale Benefits PresentationCity of Glendale’s Benefits PageHoliday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

• City Of Glendale Regular Status Positions Offer10.5 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%
• Why Choose Glendale
• 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.

Essential Functions

• Reconciles all expenditures, revenues, and inventory charges to the general ledger.
• Prepares and submits a monthly analysis of expenditures and revenues.
• Calculates, reports, and pays the city's tax liabilities.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements, health insurance invoices, and retirement sub-ledger.
• Prepares statistical reports for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and verifies compliance.
• Maintains electronic spreadsheets on various accounts and produces reports as necessary.
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares working papers for audits and provides oral or written answers to auditors' questions.
• Prepare journal entries to record, correct or accrue assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures.
• Monitor accounts receivable and review past due invoices.
• Interpret and comply with accounting pronouncements, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and city polices, and develop and update procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
• 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.

Knowledge OfGenerally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and applicationsGovernmental budgeting and organizational structureElectronic spreadsheet programs and applicationsRegulations applicable to area of assignmentFederal, county, state, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to governmental accountingAbility ToAccurately prepare a variety of work papers and financial reportsProvide technical guidance to and train account clerks or other clerical staffEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and other governmental agencies Communicate effectively verbally and in writingSuccess Factor Classification Level - FoundationalTo view the success factor definitions please click here.

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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.

Physical Requirements/

Working Conditions

Office settingBenefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/

Benefits

01Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field?

YesNo02Are you proficient using electronic spreadsheets?

YesNo03Please choose the response that most accurately represents your accounting education.

• Accounting major
• Other major with accounting minor
• Other business major
• None of the above04How many years of accounting experience do you have?2 or more years1 to 2 years
• Less than one year
• None05Rate Your Level Of Microsoft Excel Knowledge
• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Beginner
• None06Do you have experience with Public Agency?
• Yes
• No07Please select the areas in which you have accounting experience.
• (select all that apply)
• Accounts receivable and payables
• Journal entry preparation
• Reconciling general ledger accounts
• Reconciling bank statements
• Financial report preparation08Do you have a current CPA Certification?

YesNo Required Question