Accountant II - Central Services - Trainee

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated professional accountant II to join their Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division. 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. 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 (ACFR). We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, dedicated professional with a positive attitude to join our team. What you’ll do: Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and facilitate the month and year-end close. Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with governmental accounting standards; perform reconciliations; develop and analyze ad-hoc reports; and support special projects and other assignments as directed. Ensure adherence to established accounting standards and maintain accuracy and internal control integrity. What we’re looking for: An individual with excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. A detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize various critical tasks and meet deadlines, and the overall goals of the division. A team player with 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration, or other closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or other closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two years of accounting experience. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Four years of experience with Pima County in a position that reconciles and verifies accounting information from manual or automated sources and/or contracts/grants administration.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum two (2) years experience using Microsoft Excel, specifically with pivot tables and formulas.
• Minimum two (2) years experience performing account reconciliations.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in preparing financial journal entries.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in compiling and analyzing financial data
• Minimum two (2) years experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and facilitate the month and year-end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with governmental accounting standards
• Perform reconciliations
• Develop and analyze ad-hoc reports
• Support special projects and other assignments as directed.
• Ensure adherence to established accounting standards and maintain accuracy and internal control integrity.
• Reviews, audits, analyzes, and reconciles all financial information and documents supporting grant-funded expenditures in the general ledger
• Prepares and maintains documentation to support federal, state, and county audit inspections of financial transactions, including billing, advances, and correspondence
• Compiles and analyzes data and prepares responses and reports to program managers and the finance department regarding the grant budget projections
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement within the accounting function and contributes to the implementation of efficient and effective financial processes
• Analyzes, determines, and prepares cash position, revenue, and expenditure projections
• Leads and trains other staff in compliance and grant/governmental accounting activities
• Participates in weekly and monthly meetings with supervisors, teams, and program managers
• Provides operational advice and training on the use of the automated financial and grants management system to County departmental users.

Benefits

• Pima County offers many great benefits
• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

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