City Government Accountant: Budgets, Grants & Audits

City of Glendale, AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glendale, AZ is seeking an Accountant to perform introductory professional accounting work, maintain budget records, and handle treasury functions. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and proficiency with electronic spreadsheets are required.

One year of related experience may substitute for each year of education. The role involves reconciling expenditures and revenues, preparing monthly analyses, and assisting with ACFR preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency using electronic spreadsheets is required.
• One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles expenditures, revenues, and inventory to the general ledger and related ledgers.
• Prepares monthly analyses of expenditures and revenues.
• Calculates and reports tax liabilities for the city.
• Records grant-related transactions and summarizes financial data for reports.
• Prepares schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Maintains electronic spreadsheets and produces reports.
• Analyzes and prepares working papers for audits; responds to auditors' questions.
• Prepare journal entries to record and adjust assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures.
• Monitor accounts receivable and review past due invoices.
• Interpret accounting pronouncements and city regulations; update procedures.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

City of Glendale, AZ is seeking an Accountant to perform introductory professional accounting work, maintain budget records, and handle treasury functions. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and proficiency with electronic spreadsheets are required.

One year of related experience may substitute for each year of education. The role involves reconciling expenditures and revenues, preparing monthly analyses, and assisting with ACFR preparation.