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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Accountant III - Finance (Enterprise Resource Planning) - **Company:** City of Phoenix - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $69,202.0 - $112,715.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Business Process Management, Customer Data Management, Data Governance, Vim (Text Editor), Systems Analysis, Regression Testing, SAP (Applications), SAP Financial Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Management - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dfae2d4e9efe766d ## About the Role * The ideal candidate will have: + The ability to continuously improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. + Analytical and detail-oriented research skills. + Professional oral and written communication skills. * Possess strong critical thinking and organization skills. * Willing to embrace and manage change in a dynamic environment., * Four 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 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, + Providing functional support for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), VIM, CO (Controlling) and Master Data modules in SAP or any other accounting system., * Experience with: + SAP or other large ERP systems. + Cross functional teams supporting large departmental and enterprise-wide programs/projects. + Systems analysis, configuration, and testing of enterprise applications. * Strong understanding of vendor and customer master data creation, maintenance, and data governance practices. * Knowledge of SAP testing processes, including UAT, regression testing, and validating configuration changes. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose root causes and propose effective solutions. * Ability to document business processes and create clear, user friendly procedures and job aids. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. ## Description The Accountant III provides advanced functional support for the City's SAP financial applications, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable (AR), Costing (CO), Accounts Payable (AP), and Master Data (MD). This role serves as a key resource for end users by troubleshooting functional issues, maintaining accurate financial master data, and assisting in the design and improvement of business processes within SAP. This position is ideal for someone who not only excels in accounting principles but also has a strong analytical mindset and business analyst approach. The Accountant III will independently perform complex reconciliations, support financial planning, provide insights that influence decision-making, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and financial outcomes. The position collaborates closely with Finance staff, department users, IT teams, and external partners to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with City policies and accounting standards. The Accountant III also contributes to testing system changes, documenting procedures, and delivering user training to support consistent and effective use of SAP across the organization., * Provide daily functional support for SAP AP, AR, VIM, CO, and Master Data modules. * Troubleshoot user issues, analyze root causes, and propose solutions in collaboration with functional and technical teams. * Assist departments with invoice processing, workflow exceptions, payment issues, and assist with Accounts Receivable postings. * Provide first level support for SAP users on multiple financial modules. * Document financial processes, procedures, and job aids for SAP users. * Provide training and guidance to end users on SAP financial processes and best practices. * Assist with testing the implementation of patches, notes, and system upgrades. * Lead or participate in special projects such as system implementations, process redesign, or data analysis initiatives. * Serve as a business analyst for financial processes - evaluating current workflows, identifying automation opportunities, and recommending improvements. * Collaborate with Finance leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced system efficiency. 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., + Preparing, reviewing and approving various journal entries, payment control documents and the reconciliation of various general ledger accounts. + Researching financial/accounting issues and working with diverse stakeholders to implement solutions.