Accountant I - Sheriff's Department

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

8d • 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. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• 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 write "see resume" on your 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.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• 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.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
• Action Activity - bending, kneeling, reaching
• Motion Activity - grasping
• Speaking Activity - in person, on a phone
• Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision

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

• The 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.
• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree