Hybrid Accounting Manager chez City of Scottsdale, AZ

About the Department

Join our team and be a part of Scottsdale’s future! We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who is looking to make an impact through their work. Our office is in the heart of Old Town, across from city hall. This position will annually receive 12 paid holidays, 96 hours of medical leave, 3 weeks of vacation, and health and dental benefits start immediately. Productivity, performance, and job satisfaction are encouraged through a balanced workload, schedule flexibility, and a commitment to professional development. Apply today if you are interested in joining our high-performing team dedicated to serving a world-class community.

In order to be considered for this position, the department requests that you attach a Cover Letter and Resume to your application. 

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint salary is $126,547.20 annually.

The City of Scottsdale offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual 
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives
• Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Position Duties

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of experience with increasing responsibilities in accounting, financial cost analysis, and auditing.
• A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited education institution can substitute for up to two years of experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted. 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or successfully obtain a CPA license within five years of hire and must maintain an active license throughout tenure.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the city, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Minimum Qualifications

To view the job description and list of Essential Functions, click here.

Other Qualifications

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