$66,263.34–$99,395.14 Per Year
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Employee Relations, Federal Grants, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Reporting, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Grant Administration/Management, Grant Financials, Health Insurance, Journal Entries, Past Due Accounts, People Management, Procedure Development, Public Housing, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Statistical Reports, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching, Treasury
Accountant - Community Services (Housing)
Salary
$66,263.34 - $99,395.14 Annually
Location
City Hall 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-04669
Department
Community Services
MUNIS- Org Description
Housing Admin-Gf Supported
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Closing Date
7/8/2026 12:00 AM Arizona
Hours per Week
40
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Description
Note: Physical work location: 7677 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303
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.
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 citys tax liabilities.
- Reconciles monthly bank statements, health insurance invoices, and retirement sub-ledger.
- Prepares statistical reports for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) 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
Bachelors 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 of:
- Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and applications
- Governmental budgeting and organizational structure
- Electronic spreadsheet programs and applications
- Regulations applicable to area of assignment
- Federal, county, state, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to governmental accounting
Ability to:
- Accurately prepare a variety of work papers and financial reports
- Provide technical guidance to and train account clerks or other clerical staff
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and other governmental agencies Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
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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.
Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits
01
Please indicate your experience as it relates to the Account position.
- Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field. Proficiency using electronic spreadsheets is required.
- Four (4) years or more of accounting experience. Proficiency using electronic spreadsheets is required.
- Associates degree in accounting and two (2) or more years of accounting experience. Proficiency using electronic spreadsheets is required.
- I do not possess the required experience.
02
Please indicate your education as it relates to the Accountant position,
- Associate
- Bachelor
- Master
- Phd
- None
03
Please indicate your professional Accounting certifications.
04
Please indicate your General Accounting experience.
- Between 3-5 yrs.
- Between 5-7 yrs.
- 7 yrs. or more
05
Please indicate your Grants Accounting experience. (select all that apply)
- Grant Draw Downs
- Federal Grant Compliance
- CDBG, HOME, ESG Grant Accounting
- Public Housing Funding
- Grant Financial Reporting
06
Please indicate your experience with HUD Plans and Reports. (Select all that apply)
- Financial Data Systems
- Voucher Management Systems
- Capital Fund Program
- Tow Year Tool
- Section Eight Management Assessment Program
07
Please indicate your Software experience. (select all that apply)
- IDIS
- Lindsay
- MUNIS
- Yardi
- Advance Excel
08
Please indicate your Job-Specific experience: (select all that apply)
- Journal Entries
- Bank Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Preparation/Support
- General Ledger Reconciliations
09
Please indicate your additional experience relevant to the Accountant position. (select all that apply)
- HUD Grant Administration
- Public Housing Authority
- CAFR/ACFR Preparation / Support
- Budget Development
- Lead or Supervisory Accounting experience
Required Question
Employer City of Glendale (AZ)
Address 5970 W Brown St
Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Phone 623-930-2270
Website http://www.glendaleaz.gov