Accountant I - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•$56,555 - $79,164•Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated professional accountant I to join their Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division. The FC&R Division is responsible for compiling, issuing, and reviewing accurate and timely interim and year-end financial reports and note disclosures according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for inclusion in the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Pima County offers many great benefits and upon successful completion of your probationary period, our department offers an alternative work schedule as well as telecommuting, up to two days per week. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, dedicated professional with a positive attitude to join our team.

Requirements

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.
Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize various critical tasks and meet deadlines and the overall goals of the division.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing issues.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others and to establish cooperative working relationships with co‐workers and other County departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Excel, specifically with pivot tables and formulas.
Minimum one (1) year experience performing account reconciliations.
Minimum one (1) year experience in preparing financial journal entries.
Minimum one (1) year experience in compiling and analyzing financial data.
Minimum one (1) year experience in capital asset accounting, including recording, tracking, reconciling, and/or reporting capital assets.
Minimum one (1) year experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare account reconciliations and analyze discrepancies.
Prepare accounting entries and research transactions using an automated accounting system.
Ensure proper accounting methods and policies, accuracy and compliance within the department and the County.
Perform ad-hoc projects and other tasks as assigned.
Assists in maintaining general ledger accounts by entering, reviewing, and verifying financial data in County financial systems.
Assists in reconciling accounts by compiling supporting documentation, reviewing transactions, and identifying routine discrepancies for correction.
Reviews financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding in accordance with established procedures.
Assists in preparing financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, financial reporting, and grant-related activities.
Compiles, organizes, and summarizes financial data from established sources for use in reporting and analysis.
Maintains, updates, and verifies financial records and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
Assists in tracking financial transactions related to expenditures and revenues to support reporting and compliance activities.
Provides routine support to accounting staff and departmental users, including responding to inquiries and assisting with financial system usage.
Communicates with departments to obtain, verify, or clarify financial information as directed.
Participates in training and development to build knowledge of governmental accounting principles, County policies, and financial systems.