Accountant I - Sheriff's Department

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs professional financial accounting work within a financial division of an Elected Official’s office, requiring theoretical knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and methods of professional accounting. The Accountant I classification differs from Accountant II due to the level of complexity of assigned projects.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or a closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional accounting experience.
• Two years with Pima County in an Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Specialist, or closely-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.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience processing accounts payable and/or payroll.
• Minimum two (2) years experience using Microsoft Office Excel.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains journals and ledgers of financial transactions
• Reviews accounts payable charges for validity and within the adopted budgets
• Ensures departmental compliance with Board of Supervisor policies and Administrative Procedures
• Authorizes payments of valid charges
• Establishes and monitors purchasing accounting procedures
• Bills, collects, accounts for and manages a variety of debts due
• Posts, balances and maintains accounting records unique to departmental operations, or for multiple departments
• Reviews accounting reports for accuracy in revenues and expenditures and makes necessary corrections
• Reviews transactions for coding and cost accounting purposes
• Assists in the preparation of supporting documentation for annual audits of financial reports
• Audits and reconciles various accounting records and documentation prepared by others
• Recommends, implements and maintains accounting internal controls
• Researches problems and answers questions regarding accounting procedures or documentation
• Reconciles and monitors various accounting records, reports and funds
• Maintains equipment utilization and inventory accounting systems

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees