About the Department

The Role:
	Depending on area of assignment: The Senior Accountant performs professional level staff work in one or more functional areas within the accounting division.  Performs treasury function for City. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and three years of accounting experience.

Salary:
		This position is: FLSA Exempt, and will be paid a salary regardless of hours hours worked per week. A Grade 411 with an annual salary between $80,544.00 - $120,816.00.

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 Guide City of Glendale Benefits Presentation City of Glendale’s Benefits Page

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
		City of Glendale Regular status positions offer: 10.5 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 StateFarm 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.

Position Duties

Depending on area of assignment, duties will include:

1. Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, and registers and submits special, periodic, and fiscal financial reports.
2. Prepares and maintains various documents relating to city grants and grant accounting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
3. Maintains accurate records of all city transactions.
4. Prepares journal entries.
5. Prepares special project analysis of other related accounting and administrative work as required.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budget and Finance Department Assignment:

1. Reconciles and analyzes General Ledger, account for governmental enterprise and minor grant funds.
2. Maintains complete cost accounting and accrual records, and prepares and submits monthly analysis of expenditures and revenues.
3. Prepares audit work papers and close-out for the fiscal year, and prepares oral or written answers to audit questions for the annual independent audit; and assists independent auditors in locating documentation to support financial records.
4. Prepares notes and financial statements for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
5. Prepares and maintains various documents relating to city grants and grant accounting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
6. Reconciles cash from the various funds.
7. Manages the city's daily cash flow.
8. Interprets and implements city's investment policy.  Works with city's outside investment advisor and bank.  Conducts authorized investment transactions on behalf of the city.
9. Prepares schedules for bond payments.
10. Prepares and files monthly tax reports, including employer taxes, sales tax, and excise fuel tax.
11. Answers questions from other departments and the general public regarding financial issues.
12. Prepares election financial reports.
13. May provide training to Accountant as required.
14. Works with outside agencies (bond rating agencies, bond counsel, D.E.Q. Wastewater Revolving Fund, financial advisors) to provide assistance and timely, accurate information.
15. Represents city's financial interests in SROG-91st Avenue.

City Court Assignment:

1. Prepares audit work papers and close-out for the fiscal year. 
2. Prepares oral or written answers to audit questions for the annual independent audit; and assists independent auditors in locating documentation to support financial records for the Annual Independent Audit, Triennial City Audit, and the 7-Year State Audit.
3. Reconciles and analyzes court-related General Ledger account. 
4. Prepares month-end Financial and Annual Reports for Court Management, City Finance, and the Administrative Office of the Courts. 
5. Prepares annual Minimum Accounting Standards Checklist.
6. Prepares notes and financial statements for various monthly and annual State Financial Reporting.
7. Coordinates all Court Budget activities including base budget analysis, forecasting of expenses and revenue, creating supplemental requests, preparing budget presentations.
8. Prepares statistics for court's monthly executive summary.
9. Reconciles collected end-of-day cash and prepares Court's daily bank deposit.
10. Supervises, analyzes, and reviews staff performance.
11. Assists all Court staff as needed regarding financial matters pertaining to disbursements and accounts payable.
12. Provides training to Accountant as required.
13. Reviews Court Payroll System entries each pay-period.
14. Reviews distribution of bond, restitution, overpayment, and expense accounts.
15. Answers questions from other departments and the public regarding disbursements and accounts payable.
16. Works with outside agencies including the Administrative Office of the Courts, Courts from other jurisdictions, and Department of Justice to aid with and provide timely, accurate information. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and three years of accounting experience.

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 of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures, and their application for governmental proprietary accounting
• Federal, county, state, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to governmental accounting
• City's chart of accounts and investment policy
• Computers and applicable software
• Minimum Accounting Standards
• AJACS Court Management System
• Other relevant software programs including Tyler/Munis Financial, Payroll and Human Resources Applications, NeoGov, Agenda Quick 

Ability to:

• Analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing problems
• Develop accounting data in preparation of reports and statements
• Work independently
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, citizens, management and others
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Work effectively with independent auditors
• Analyze performance measures
• Supervise staff
• Write reports
• Coordinate audits
• Implement Balanced Scorecard objectives

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory

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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.

Other Qualifications

Office setting

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questions

01

Please select the response that most accurately represents your education and work experience as it relates to your candidacy for the Senior Accountant position with the City of Glendale.

• Master's degree in Accounting or a related field AND one year or more of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field AND three or more years of accounting experience
• Three years of college coursework in Accounting or a related field AND four or more years of accounting experience
• Associate degree in Accounting or a related field AND five or more years of accounting experience
• One year of college coursework in Accounting or a related field AND six or more years of accounting experience
• Less than one year of college coursework in Accounting or a related field AND seven or more years of accounting experience
• Seven or more years of accounting experience
• None of the above.

02

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

• I have a degree in accounting
• I have a certificate in accounting
• I completed coursework in accounting
• Neither of the above

03

How many years of accounting experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

04

Select the answer that best describes your level of proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.)

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

05

Do you have experience with public agencies (i.e. municipal, county or special district)?

• Yes
• No

06

What areas of experience do you have specific to the Senior Accountant role (please select all that apply)?

• Accounts receivable or payable
• Journal entry preparation or review
• Reconciling accounts (i.e. checking for errors, balancing, verifying information with original source, etc.)
• Grant accounting
• Balance sheet
• Bank reconciliations
• Audit workpapers
• Footnote prep
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, etc.)
• None of the above

07

Do you have experience with Munis software?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I do in another accounting system

08

Do you have a current CPA Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Glendale (AZ)

Address

5970 W Brown St








Glendale, Arizona, 85302

Phone

623-930-2270

Website

http://www.glendaleaz.gov