Accountant III - Aviation Department
Phoenix, Arizona
Employer: Phoenix Police Department
Industry: Aviation: Administration
Salary: $61526 - $110510 per year
Job type: Full-Time
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Approximately 48 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2023, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact of $44.3 billion annually.
The Aviation Department has a vacancy for an Accountant III position. The Accountant III performs advanced professional accounting work, which requires the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sound internal controls. This role will analyze financial data and prepare financial statements and reports, calculate rates, coordinate audits, and serve as a professional accounting resource for special projects or major programs, and implement new systems or processes.
The Accountant III will be responsible for preparing presentations and presenting information to high level executives, committees, or Boards. The Accountant III may supervise professional and paraprofessional accounting staff (e.g. account clerks) and may assist in managing major city accounting operations, such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, rate development, grant management, and budgetary and GAAP accounting/reporting.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
SALARY
Pay Range: $61,526 to $110,510 annually.
Hiring Range: $61,526 to $95,451 annually.
Pay Range Explanation:
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes July 15, 2024. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
REFERENCE
Accountant III, JC:03240, ID# 54772, 07/02/2024, USM, GO, Benefits: 007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
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.
Approximately 48 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2023, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact of $44.3 billion annually.
The Aviation Department has a vacancy for an Accountant III position. The Accountant III performs advanced professional accounting work, which requires the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sound internal controls. This role will analyze financial data and prepare financial statements and reports, calculate rates, coordinate audits, and serve as a professional accounting resource for special projects or major programs, and implement new systems or processes.
The Accountant III will be responsible for preparing presentations and presenting information to high level executives, committees, or Boards. The Accountant III may supervise professional and paraprofessional accounting staff (e.g. account clerks) and may assist in managing major city accounting operations, such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, rate development, grant management, and budgetary and GAAP accounting/reporting.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proficient competencies in complex decision making, effective communication, personal and interpersonal skills, and managing projects.
- Possess strong critical thinking, communication, and organization skills with a willingness to embrace and manage change in a dynamic environment.
SALARY
Pay Range: $61,526 to $110,510 annually.
Hiring Range: $61,526 to $95,451 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
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- 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
- Four years of progressively responsible experience as a professional accountant, including some experience training and supervising paraprofessional and professional accounting personnel.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here .
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Experience working with financial reports.
- Experience working with capital assets.
- Experience working in an aviation environment.
- Experience in governmental budgetary and finance activities.
- Experience with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes July 15, 2024. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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REFERENCE
Accountant III, JC:03240, ID# 54772, 07/02/2024, USM, GO, Benefits: 007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
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.
Created: 2024-07-03
Reference: 54772
Country: United States
State: Arizona
City: Phoenix
ZIP: 85008
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