Finance Senior Accountant

Responsibilities: Performs professional-level accounting duties for all departments and funds by preparing and analyzing transactions and all types of accounting entries. Reviews and participates in daily accounting operations such as approving transactions, balancing and posting expenditures, revenues and adjusting journal entries to the general ledger. Perform reconciliations for the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers and bank accounts. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports. Assists in the development and preparation of the annual financial report and annual budget. Assist in payroll processing and accounts payable as needed. Consistently uses effective and efficient internal controls that safeguard the integrity of the city’s resources. Prepares and analyzes reports, tax documents and other items for the annual audit and any required reporting requirements such as the annual indebtedness report. Evaluates and processes accounting action items [journal entries, revenue deposits, various accounting entries, etc] to ensure compliance with city policies and procedures; investigates questions and promptly brings red flag items to the attention of supervisor. Interprets accounting policies and procedures and ensures compliance with governmental accounting and financial reporting requirements. Assists in annual budget preparation and the annual audit process. Supports the relationship between the City of Nogales and the general public. Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or related field. Two (2) years of accounting experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Spanish language fluency. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or related field. Arizona State driver’s license.

Salary/Classification: Full-time position; FLSA non-exempt; Salary Range 58 plus benefits outlined in the Personnel Manual. For Salary Range Schedule, please visit https://www.nogalesaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/106/Salary-Range-Schedules-PDF 

Close Date:  Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a completed City of Nogales Employment Application and resume to the Human Resources Department. This position is Open Until Filled. (City employees may submit a letter of interest and resume).

Contact Information:

City of Nogales

Attn: Human Resources Department                      Website: www.nogalesaz.gov

777 N. Grand Avenue                                              Email: hr@nogalesaz.gov 
Nogales, AZ 85621                                                  Phone: (520) 287-6571