Accountant/Revenue Examiner/Contract Auditor Trainee

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

All applications will be accepted from 5/25/2026 to 6/7/2026. 

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. 

What we offer 

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.  
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?  
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. 
• Benefits - We care about your well-being. 

General Job Description: 
          This is training level accounting work learning to apply the principles and practices of accounting to the: recording, adjusting, categorizing, summarizing, and analyzing of financial data in a municipal agency, (Accountant assignments) or examination of accounting and other records for the purpose of determining tax liabilities, (Revenue Examiner assignments) or financial and operational reviews, and investigative audits of private and quasi-public agencies contracted to perform services for the City (Contracts Auditor assignments). This class serves as the entry level class for positions in the Accountant, Revenue Examiner and Contracts Auditor series of classes. Employees in this class receive instruction in and follow city-wide and departmental accounting, and revenue procedures, and/or audit requirements, and related directives, guidelines, state and local regulations and ordinances while receiving increasingly more difficult assignments leading to the full performance level. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level technical or administrative superior.

The Requirements are as follows: 

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with a major in accounting.

Note: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may substitute for the required coursework in accounting.  
 

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is David F. Ross. You can contact David at david.f.ross@phila.gov

The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  Learn more at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov