Job Description Summary
Department - Finance & Risk Management Job Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5391 - Accountant II - Central Services
Salary Grade: 13
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $62,337 - $74,796 Annually
Pay Range: $62,337 - $87,276 Annually
Range Explanation:
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.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking a dynamic, motivated professional to join its Revenue Management Division. Primary tasks include providing centralized billing and collection services for assigned departments, completing reconciliations, processing journal entries, compiling and analyzing data for reports, and assisting in the preparation and/or updating of internal procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience working with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite. If you enjoy working collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals and have a passion for learning, growing, and serving others, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.
This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. T he Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with County policies and applicable regulations;
Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring proper classification of financial data;
Prepares financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, grant reporting, and internal use;
Analyzes financial data and transactions to identify errors, trends, and variances requiring adjustment or correction;
Assists in monitoring expenditures, revenues, and budget activity to support financial tracking and compliance;
Supports grant-related accounting activities, including tracking expenditures and preparing documentation for reporting and audits;
Prepares adjusting entries and ensures proper recording of financial transactions in accordance with established procedures;
Participates in audit preparation by organizing records, preparing documentation, and responding to audit inquiries;
Provides technical assistance and guidance to departmental staff on accounting processes and financial system usage;
Performs research and resolves moderately complex accounting issues in coordination with senior accounting staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional accounting or financial statement auditing experience.
(A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
One year with Pima County in an Accountant I – Central Services or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or…