Accountant I, II, or III

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on March 25, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. 

STARTING SALARY: $57,000 – $95,000/Annually, DOQ

STATUS: Regular (Benefitted)

Remote work is available 1-2 days per week upon approval and after training.

DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services/Finance

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision and direction of the Deputy Finance Director or City Treasurer, perform general accounting duties, including providing budget information to departments. Higher level positions may also perform special, complex, or general accounting projects, serves as an information resource for other accountants and departments as well as performing other general or complex accounting duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·      Accountant I: Position requires completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field within one year of hire. Government accounting education and/or experience is preferred.

·      Accountant II: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. Master’s degree in accounting and/or CPA or CPA candidate preferred. Requires three years of governmental accounting or other closely related work experience. May substitute year-for-year any equivalent combination of experience and education.

·      Accountant III: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. Master’s degree in accounting and/or CPA or CPA candidate preferred.  Requires six years of governmental accounting or other closely related work experience.

Requires a valid Utah driver's license. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of general and governmental accounting principles and practices; payroll practices; general office procedures; City Ordinances; personnel, tax, and payroll laws. Great responsibility for important City records dealing with confidential matters; great responsibility for the care, condition, and use of materials, equipment, money, and tools. Ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments; contact with other departments, requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; constant contact with the public presenting data that may influence important decisions. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Requires regular use of office equipment including a personal computer (spreadsheet and word processing), 10-key, printer, copier, and telephone system. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; prioritize tasks; establish effective work relationships with employees and the public; records management skills; apply complex concepts to the solution of problems. 

NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online at https://sandy.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Sandy_City. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can visit the Sandy City Human Resources office to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway (10000 S. 170 W.), Suite 310, Sandy, Utah. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at a lower level.