Job Description
Full job description
Job ID
60791
Job Category
Accounting, Budget, & Finance
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department owns and operates Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports. Sky Harbor, America's friendliest airport, is one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city.
The Aviation Department has a vacancy for an Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant II in the Financial Management Division. The position will primarily be responsible for leading the revenue and billing processes for our Aviation customers providing commercial and cargo air services, concessions, ground transportation, and other services and rental leases at the airports. The AR accountant II will also support collection efforts on delinquent accounts, reconcile customer and bank accounts, coordinate and audit financial records, and train professional employees.
The AR Accountant II has the ability to engage customers (internal and external) through proactive and positive oral and written communication, perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities, analyze and interpret financial and accounting records, prioritize and manage workloads to meet deadlines and goals, and work independently with minimal oversight and instruction.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Plans, assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of Accountants I, including assigning billing advice requests, reviewing customer refund requests, and leading general daily and monthly billing duties.
Prepare detailed customer and bank account reconciliations.
Prepare customer account delinquent fee analysis and assist in collection efforts.
Enter and process sales-based revenue receipts in compliance with contractual agreements and leases.
Calculate rent adjustments and modify rental rates in SAP timely.
Assist with credit card compliance, accounting standards, and customer service training.
The successful candidate for this position will have at least three years of professional experience in revenue recognition accounting, customer service, and a bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with band and/or account reconciliation.
Proficiency with ERP financial systems, such as SAP.
Proficiency with compliance, financials, GAAP, contracts, and PCI.
Familiarity with accounting transactions rules, regulations, and internal controls.
SALARY
Pay Range: $58,593.60 to $100,235.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $58,593.60 to $90,916.80 annually.
Pay Range Explanation:
Pay 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.
Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 056. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.
Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,
for more details: Pension Information
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
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of professional level experience in accounting.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
The following list is not all inclusive, but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
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,
.
The City job description can be found here.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Government or Aviation accounting or financial experience.
Administrative work experience relating to account management.
Experience with/in:
Creating financial reports.
Lease and contract accounting.
Accounts receivables and reconciliation processes
Developing and implementing processes and procedures.
Processing customer payments and/or revenue receipts (A/R).
Instructing employees on technical accounting transactions rules, regulations, and internal controls.
Researching, analyzing and problem-solving skills independently following contractual agreements and regulations.
Supervising staff such as hiring and firing; handling disciplinary issues; coaching; and conducting performance evaluations.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes March 4, 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 APPLY
Apply 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 HELP
Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
If you are in need of computer resources,
for free options.
Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.
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.
REFERENCE
Accountant II, JC:03220, ID# 60791, 2/19/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Job ID
60791
Job Category
Accounting, Budget, & Finance
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department owns and operates Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports. Sky Harbor, America's friendliest airport, is one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city.
The Aviation Department has a vacancy for an Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant II in the Financial Management Division. The position will primarily be responsible for leading the revenue and billing processes for our Aviation customers providing commercial and cargo air services, concessions, ground transportation, and other services and rental leases at the airports. The AR accountant II will also support collection efforts on delinquent accounts, reconcile customer and bank accounts, coordinate and audit financial records, and train professional employees.
The AR Accountant II has the ability to engage customers (internal and external) through proactive and positive oral and written communication, perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities, analyze and interpret financial and accounting records, prioritize and manage workloads to meet deadlines and goals, and work independently with minimal oversight and instruction.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Plans, assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of Accountants I, including assigning billing advice requests, reviewing customer refund requests, and leading general daily and monthly billing duties.
Prepare detailed customer and bank account reconciliations.
Prepare customer account delinquent fee analysis and assist in collection efforts.
Enter and process sales-based revenue receipts in compliance with contractual agreements and leases.
Calculate rent adjustments and modify rental rates in SAP timely.
Assist with credit card compliance, accounting standards, and customer service training.
The successful candidate for this position will have at least three years of professional experience in revenue recognition accounting, customer service, and a bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with band and/or account reconciliation.
Proficiency with ERP financial systems, such as SAP.
Proficiency with compliance, financials, GAAP, contracts, and PCI.
Familiarity with accounting transactions rules, regulations, and internal controls.
SALARY
Pay Range: $58,593.60 to $100,235.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $58,593.60 to $90,916.80 annually.
Pay Range Explanation:
Pay 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.
Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 056. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.
Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,
for more details: Pension Information
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
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of professional level experience in accounting.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
The following list is not all inclusive, but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
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,
.
The City job description can be found here.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Government or Aviation accounting or financial experience.
Administrative work experience relating to account management.
Experience with/in:
Creating financial reports.
Lease and contract accounting.
Accounts receivables and reconciliation processes
Developing and implementing processes and procedures.
Processing customer payments and/or revenue receipts (A/R).
Instructing employees on technical accounting transactions rules, regulations, and internal controls.
Researching, analyzing and problem-solving skills independently following contractual agreements and regulations.
Supervising staff such as hiring and firing; handling disciplinary issues; coaching; and conducting performance evaluations.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes March 4, 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 APPLY
Apply 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 HELP
Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
If you are in need of computer resources,
for free options.
Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.
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.
REFERENCE
Accountant II, JC:03220, ID# 60791, 2/19/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounts Receivable (Accountant II) - Aviation Department position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Phoenix offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
