City of Scottsdale, AZ - Scottsdale, AZ

posted 8 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Scottsdale, AZ
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Join our team and be a part of Scottsdale's future! We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who is looking to make an impact through their work. Our office is in the heart of Old Town, across from city hall. This position will annually receive 12 paid holidays, 96 hours of medical leave, 3 weeks of vacation, and health and dental benefits start immediately. Productivity, performance, and job satisfaction are encouraged through a balanced workload, schedule flexibility, and a commitment to professional development. Apply today if you are interested in joining our high-performing team dedicated to serving a world-class community.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and oversees several of the operations, staff, and activities of the City's accounting functions which may include general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, long term debt, grants, and fixed assets.
  • Establishes work priorities and assignments; sets performance goals and objectives; monitors and evaluates accounting operations; and implements changes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Reviews accounting activities, transactions, and reconciliations; ensures accuracy and compliance with state, federal and local regulations and with generally accepted accounting principles; reviews and approves final documents and transactions; identifies discrepancies; and initiates and/or implements corrective actions to resolve discrepancies and correct errors.
  • Compiles the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other financial reports; and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations and audit requirements.
  • Coordinates the completion of financial audits; coordinates the collection and preparation of audit information; conducts meetings with auditors; reviews audit reports; and coordinates preparation of City responses to audit findings; and the implementation of approved policy and procedural changes.
  • Provides guidance and assistance in the resolution of difficult accounting issues; interprets and resolves accounting problems identified by staff, auditors or other departments; and researches and analyzes information and financial reports, summaries, statistical data, findings and recommendations.
  • Responds to questions and requests for information from employees, managers, and the general public; explains and interprets accounting policies, procedures and regulations; and resolves complaints and issues which cannot be addressed by subordinate staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
  • Four years of accounting experience.
  • Must have at least three years of lead or supervisory experience.
  • Must possess or obtain Certification as a public accountant (CPA) within five years of accepting the position and must maintain certification once received.
  • Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City.

Nice-to-haves

  • Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
  • Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Benefits

  • 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
  • Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
  • Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
  • Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
  • City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
  • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
  • Pet Insurance
  • Bilingual pay compensation
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