City of Phoenix
Accountant IV - Human Services Department
City of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Accountant IV - Human Services Department
Join the City of Phoenix Human Services Department as an Accountant IV, responsible for managing a $60,000,000 operating budget, analyzing grant expenditures, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city regulations for programs such as Head Start, TANF, LIHEAP, and CDBG.
About This Position The Human Services Department provides comprehensive services to a diverse population of Phoenix residents. The Accounting IV role includes creating federal, state, and city reports, managing highly regulated grants, and supporting the department’s budget, accounting, and contract administration functions.
Areas Of Responsibility Include
Oversee and manage an annual budget of $60,000,000, ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines.
Provide accounting and budgetary support for the Education Division, Community Services Division, and the Head Start and DES Grants.
Evaluate grant expenditures and make necessary adjustments as needed.
Review and ensure timely submission of Federal Financial Reports, including quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings.
Conduct comprehensive analyses of special projects, including forecasting and report preparation.
Respond to information requests from auditors for assigned programs.
Participate in discussions and negotiations with external state agencies and internal departments.
Create, update, and implement fiscal policies and procedures for Head Start and related programs.
Assist in preparing and submitting yearly grant applications, budget modifications, and waivers as necessary.
Attend monthly CORE, HEAF, and Policy Council meetings to provide budget updates and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Approve monthly cash draws from the Payment Management System and AZDAARS.
Ensure compliance with 45 CFR Part 1303 and 2 CFR Part 200.
Prepare and submit all post-award budget documents to the Office of Head Start and the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Possess a working knowledge of accounting theory, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and practices of municipal finance and personnel management.
Salary Pay Range: $90,916.80 to $127,920.00 annually. Hiring Range: $90,916.80 to $116,022.40 annually.
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
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
Five years of professional accounting experience.
One year in a supervisory capacity.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related degree.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Use of personal or City vehicles on City business requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; unauthorized use is prohibited.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in budget development and preparation.
Financial reporting experience.
Excel experience.
Four or more years of experience reviewing and analyzing budget to actuals reconciliation.
Two or more years of high-level communication/presentation skills.
Experience with SAP/SRM, federal grants, SAP financial management systems, Oracle Unifier, and other related financial construction project management systems.
Construction and capital improvement program experience.
Supervising staff, including hiring, firing, disciplinary issues, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Recruitment Dates Recruitment closes January 19, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
How To Apply Apply online by completing the required information and attaching one document that includes 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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About This Position The Human Services Department provides comprehensive services to a diverse population of Phoenix residents. The Accounting IV role includes creating federal, state, and city reports, managing highly regulated grants, and supporting the department’s budget, accounting, and contract administration functions.
Areas Of Responsibility Include
Oversee and manage an annual budget of $60,000,000, ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines.
Provide accounting and budgetary support for the Education Division, Community Services Division, and the Head Start and DES Grants.
Evaluate grant expenditures and make necessary adjustments as needed.
Review and ensure timely submission of Federal Financial Reports, including quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings.
Conduct comprehensive analyses of special projects, including forecasting and report preparation.
Respond to information requests from auditors for assigned programs.
Participate in discussions and negotiations with external state agencies and internal departments.
Create, update, and implement fiscal policies and procedures for Head Start and related programs.
Assist in preparing and submitting yearly grant applications, budget modifications, and waivers as necessary.
Attend monthly CORE, HEAF, and Policy Council meetings to provide budget updates and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Approve monthly cash draws from the Payment Management System and AZDAARS.
Ensure compliance with 45 CFR Part 1303 and 2 CFR Part 200.
Prepare and submit all post-award budget documents to the Office of Head Start and the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Possess a working knowledge of accounting theory, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and practices of municipal finance and personnel management.
Salary Pay Range: $90,916.80 to $127,920.00 annually. Hiring Range: $90,916.80 to $116,022.40 annually.
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
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
Five years of professional accounting experience.
One year in a supervisory capacity.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related degree.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Use of personal or City vehicles on City business requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; unauthorized use is prohibited.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in budget development and preparation.
Financial reporting experience.
Excel experience.
Four or more years of experience reviewing and analyzing budget to actuals reconciliation.
Two or more years of high-level communication/presentation skills.
Experience with SAP/SRM, federal grants, SAP financial management systems, Oracle Unifier, and other related financial construction project management systems.
Construction and capital improvement program experience.
Supervising staff, including hiring, firing, disciplinary issues, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Recruitment Dates Recruitment closes January 19, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
How To Apply Apply online by completing the required information and attaching one document that includes 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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