Principal Accountant

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Application and Special Instructions

This is an open continuous recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed every three weeks. Please upload your resume and cover letter as a single PDF file.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Principal Accountant position at the City of Tucson’s Business Service Department is responsible for the preparation, reconciliation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulations and will share responsibility for configuration of the financial database within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This position involves supervising accounting staff, analyzing complex financial transactions, providing guidance on financial policies and procedures and supporting audit processes.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Financial Manager. This position exercises supervision over accounting personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation of periodic and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulations including all required note disclosures, using the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, software and programs. Prepares and participates in the development of financial statements, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other fiscal reports, for management review.

• Evaluates and analyzes complex, technical financial transactions to ensure fiscal accountability for grant-funded and other programs. Utilizes historical data, trends, and other factors to forecast future financial performance and budget requirements, including cost-benefit analysis, variance analysis and scenario analysis to support effective planning and decision-making.

• Manages and maintains the automated accounting and general ledger system, ensuring accuracy and functionality. Resolves system errors related to the general ledger and accounting structures, including the Chart of Accounts. Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting policies, processes and procedures.

• Prepares and compiles supporting documents for audits, leveraging the ERP system and other tools. Responds to auditor inquiries via email, during meetings and by providing detailed supporting documentation. Reviews and provides feedback on reports prepared by staff, offers suggestions for improvement and approves completed projects and reports.

• Supervises staff and manages schedules. Reviews and approves leave request to ensure coverage. Conducts employee performance reviews and provides constructive feedback. Addresses employee concerns and mediates disputes.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as may be assigned. Performs special projects as assigned to support departmental goals.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment.  

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree
Work Experience: Three (3) years of directly related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Experience in Accounting, Budget Management or Financial Management.
Experience with computer applications.
Active License as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master's degree in Accounting.
Experience leading or supervising teams.
Experience with Microsoft Suite, Excel, Word and PDF.
Experience with ERP management systems, preferably Workday
Experience with grants accounting, processing, tracking, reconciliation and reporting
Experience in governmental accounting focusing on preparing fund financial statements including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

 

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0834 - Principal Accountant

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Compensation Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Busin