Accountant III - Phoenix Police Department

About This PositionThe mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Employee Excellence.In the Police Department, this position is responsible for managing various county, state and federal grant programs. The Accountant III works closely with the grant program managers to ensure expenditures follow the granting agency and the City's purchasing regulations. This position is responsible for the periodic financial reporting required by the grants and ensuring that periodic programmatic reports are submitted by the established guidelines. This position is responsible for developing the budget for newly awarded grants, submitting budgeting information into the City's budget system and for compiling reports for the City's annual SEFA report.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Ideal Candidate Will Have The Ability ToContinuously improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes. Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.Have well developed competencies in complex decision making.Effective communication.Personal & interpersonal skills.Managing projects.Proficient in Microsoft Excel.SALARYPay Range: $67,849.60 to $110,510.40 annually.Hiring Range: $67,849.60 to $100,235.20 annually.Pay Range ExplanationPay 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.BenefitsA comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributionsChoice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plansMedical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health PlanWellness incentive of up to $720 annuallyDental, vision, and life insurance optionsEmployer paid long-term disabilityFree Bus/light rail passTuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per yearPaid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave daysPaid 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 periodFederal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through SaviFor more details, visit: Unit 007 BenefitsMinimum QualificationsFour 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 substitutedAll finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here.Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.The City job description can be found here.Preferred QualificationsThe minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience:With auditing process and procedures.With SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.Working with grants including compliance with regulations and eligible use of funding.Monitoring grant funded programs.In governmental budgetary and finance activities.Working with budgets, financial analysis, and/or cost and fee analysis.Federal accounting and reporting techniques as applied to federal grants.RECRUITMENT DATESRecruitment closes May 18, 2026. 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 ApplyApply 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 HELPJob interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.REFERENCEAccountant III, JC:03240, ID# 61746 05/11/2026, USM, MMN, Benefits:007Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWorkCity of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.