Making big ideas real
We’re turning big ideas into reality, and looking for people like YOU to make it happen.
Our accounting jobs impact everything we do, all across the City – so we need your knack for numbers, your head for detail, and your desire to make a difference.
We offer good salaries, amazing benefits and perks, and a work culture that sees and values you, and we’re out to hire people excited by what Philly can become. So, if you have a degree or not, have loads of experience or only a little, we’re asking YOU to take a closer look at some of the open positions available below … because one small move now could be the start of something big.
What are civil service jobs?
Civil service positions at the City of Philadelphia are roles within municipal government filled through a merit-based system. These positions span administrative, technical, and professional functions, with applicants undergoing rigorous evaluation to ensure qualifications match job requirements. Examples include police officers, firefighters, accountants, engineers, and skilled trade workers.
Working in civil service for the City of Philadelphia offers stability, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to serve the public and make a positive impact on the city’s residents and communities.
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Account Clerk
Job Description
- This clerical role involves recording accounting transactions by posting, monitoring, and verifying data in journals, ledgers, and computerized records. Responsibilities include balancing and reconciling records. Employees may review and prepare various accounting source documents, such as requisitions and payment requests, before posting transactions.
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Accountant 1
Job Description
- The purpose of this position is to provide fiscal support such as fiscal monitoring and analysis, review budgets and contractual invoices. This position is within the Operations unit and is responsible for identifying best practices to be applied more broadly at the organization.
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Financial Accountant Specialist
Job Description
- This position involves accounting work at the project leader level within the Accounting Division of the City’s Central Finance Department. Responsibilities include reviewing financial documents, analyzing accounting procedures, vendor payments, grant provisions, and related matters. Employees provide recommendations for resolving issues raised by lower-level accountants. They provide technical direction to accounting staff, assist in resolving financial service issues, and communicate accounting procedures to departmental officials.
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