Accounting Specialist II

Salary: $51,167.17 - $69,388.18 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17003A
Department: (H900) Citywide
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: 7/2/2026 11:59 PM Arizona


Description/Duties

The current vacancy is in the Transportation Department; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies.

An Accounting Specialist II performs advanced journey-level technical accounts maintenance and paraprofessional work for a major accounting section (example: Accounts Payable, Revenues/Receipts, Payroll, or Cost/Property) or unit. An employee of this class must be thoroughly familiar with accounts maintenance practices associated with their functional area, as well as be familiar with accounting concepts and principles, have the ability to explain and interpret information, and work independently. An Accounting Specialist II routinely handles unusual problems/situations and regularly exercises independent judgment when making decisions regarding matters related to their area of assignment. Technical-level activities may include: account reconciliation; balancing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and sales tax accounts; journal voucher preparation; invoice initiation; property classification; assistance with financial statement preparation; worksheet preparation; researching and interpreting source documents to resolve account discrepancies and/or other accounts-related problems; and working with other City departments implementing new software to ensure reporting needs are met. Paraprofessional tasks typically include acting in a lead capacity, providing training for subordinate staff, or functionally supervising subordinate personnel working on special projects. This class may also give input to supervisory personnel regarding subordinate performance for evaluation purposes and perform related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from the Accounting Specialist I by the responsibility for lead work and/or the broader scope of paraprofessional assignments performed. An employee in this class is supervised by professional-level accounting staff through reports, conferences, and meetings. Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion from Accounting Specialist I upon meeting the minimum qualifications and specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance (Accounts Payable Assignment and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Assignment) . This class is FLSA nonexempt.


Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements
All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely-related field. A minimum of three (3) years' full-time journey-level clerical accounting experience.

Link to Job Description
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Which vacancy do you want to be considered for? Please check all that apply.

• The current vacancy in the Transportation Department
• Future Citywide vacancies

02


Please indicate which position type(s) you are interested in. Please check all that apply.

• Full-time
• Part-time

03


Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a closely-related field? To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application.

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of full-time journey-level clerical accounting experience do you have?

• None
• Some but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Please describe your full-time journey-level clerical accounting experience below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive this credit, you must fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete/blank applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered.**
Required Question