Accountant II - Fire Department

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension with employer and-

401(a) and 457 plans with employer"

Medical enrollment with City plan

Wellness incentive program

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit pass

Savi student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Phoenix seeks an Accountant II in Fire Fiscal Services to perform advanced professional accounting work and mid-level procurement tasks, including analyzing financial data, maintaining accounting systems, and preparing detailed budget reports. You will coordinate across the department and supervise staff, ensuring compliance with city policies and accounting standards.

The role also handles purchasing and contract-related duties, reviews requisitions, obtains vendor quotes, and

Qualifications

• Three years of professional level accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating procurement and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial data and maintain accounting systems.
• Prepare detailed financial and budget reports and ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate procurement activities, review requisitions, and obtain vendor quotes.
• Oversee purchasing of commodities and contract-based items; train staff.

Skills

Accounting

Procurement

Financial analysis

Budget reporting

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

About This Position

The Phoenix Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster services, fire prevention and public education. Our members will Prevent Harm, Survive and Be Nice!

About This Position

The Phoenix Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster services, fire prevention and public education. Our members will Prevent Harm, Survive and Be Nice! The Accountant II position in the Fire Fiscal Services section is responsible for performing advanced professional accounting work and mid-level procurement responsibilities that support the City's fiscal management and purchasing operations. This position is responsible for analyzing complex financial data, maintaining and updating accounting systems, preparing detailed financial and budget reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and city policies. This role also coordinates and maintains financial record-keeping across the department, and exercises substantial independent judgement. The position oversees and trains accounting and clerical staff, providing guidance on technical accounting matters, fiscal procedures, and the interpretation of regulations. In addition to accounting duties, the position performs purchasing and contract-related functions. Other responsibilities include reviewing requisitions, obtaining and comparing vendor quotes, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and coordinating purchases of commodities, services, and contract-based items. The role may evaluate vendor performance, research cost-effective purchasing alternatives, and prepare purchase orders within established guidelines. Successful performance requires strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate clearly with vendors and internal staff, and a commitment to integrity, customer service, efficiency, and fiscally responsible decision‑making. The position is also responsible for the maintenance and updating of workflow procedures and conducts regular audits and evaluations of procedures to ensure compliance with City of Phoenix regulations, department operating procedures, and general accepted accounting principles.

Salary

Pay Range: $65,894.40 to $102,232.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $65,894.40 to $92,726.40 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of professional level experience in accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus two or more years of experience in:

• Supervising staff performing technical accounting functions.
• Applying accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to various municipal accounting transactions.

As Well As Experience With

• Preparing and conducting analysis of accounting/financial reports (expenditures, revenues, revenue estimates).
• Working under time-critical deadlines, pressure, and handling multiple problems and/or tasks simultaneously.
• Training or providing instruction to employees on technical accounting in accordance with and the application of rules, regulations, and general accounting principles.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue statements.
• Controlling accounts payable and purchasing activities in accordance with policies and financial operating systems.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes September 10, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Reference

Accountant II, JC:03220, ID# 62853, 08/28/2026, USM, CM, Benefits:007.

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.