Accountant IV - SAP (Finance Department)

The Accountant IV for SAP RE-FX (Flexible Real Estate Management), FI-AA (Asset Accounting), and PS (Project Systems) serves as a senior functional and accounting expert responsible for supporting, configuring, and optimizing SAP financial modules that manage real estate, capital assets, and project lifecycle accounting. The role combines advanced accounting knowledge with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) functional expertise to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with municipal accounting standards, and seamless integration across SAP modules.

Consistent with the Accountant IV classification, this role designs/configures accounting systems, supervises staff, prepares complex financial reports, maintains financial controls, and exercises independent judgment in managing major City accounting functions., SAP Real Estate (RE-FX) Functional Responsibilities

• Leads configuration, maintenance, and functional support of SAP RE-FX for leases, property portfolios, real estate contracts, and related financial processes.
• Ensures compliant lease accounting aligned with GASB standards and City policy.
• Manages integration between RE-FX and core finance modules (FI/CO, AM, PM, PS).

Fixed Assets (SAP Asset Accounting FI-AA)

• Oversees the accounting, setup, tracking, depreciation, retirement, and reconciliation of fixed assets within SAP FI-AA.
• Ensures asset accounting complies with GAAP and municipal capital asset requirements.
• Coordinates annual and periodic asset roll-forwards, reconciliations, and audit schedules.
• Designs improvements to asset master data structures, asset classes, depreciation keys, and reporting.
• Provides assistance on preparation of fixed asset financial reports and related schedules.

Project Accounting (SAP Project Systems PS)

• Supports and administers SAP PS for capital projects, including WBS structures, settlements, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Validates project expenditures, funding sources, and cost allocations.
• Reviews proper capitalization and closure of projects and integration to Asset Accounting.

Cross-Functional ERP Responsibilities

• Designs and implements improvements to accounting systems and processes across RE-FX, FI-AA, and PS modules.
• Writes and reviews complex financial reports, memos, reconciliations, and audit responses.
• Coordinates testing and validation for upgrades, new features, and configuration changes.
• Provides end-user support, training, and documentation for functional areas.
• Ensures financial controls are maintained to prevent deficits or misstatements.

Upon supervisory and department head approval, this position may work remotely up to 3 days per week or may work a flexible schedule (9/80 or 4/10). If a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule is chosen, the position is required to work in office each day.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a regulated environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement., * Five years of professional accounting experience.
• One year in a supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration or a related degree.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, * Understanding of SAP RE-FX (Flexible Real Estate Management), FI-AA (Asset Accounting), and PS (Project Systems).
• Five years of experience in systems analysis, configuration, and testing of enterprise applications, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of GAAP, municipal finance, project accounting, capital asset accounting, and lease accounting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal, asset, project, and real estate accounting records.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

4.14.1 out of 5 stars 200 W Washington St FL 11, Phoenix, AZ 85003 $92,726.40 - $130,478.40 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, Pay Range: $92,726.40 to $130,478.40 annually.

Hiring Range: $92,726.40 to $118,352.00 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 066. 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., 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

Recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers for the past two years, the City of Phoenix strives to be an employer of choice. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards. With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix also offers the opportunity for career growth and advancement. Join our team and be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow!