Accountant II - Central Services

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About 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 creating accounts receivable billings for multiple County departments, tracking outstanding amounts due to the County, contacting customers to ensure timely payments are received, and preparing quarterly reports of accounts receivable collections. The position performs reconciliations between departmental records and the automated accounting system, analyzing and resolving discrepancies. The position is responsible for preparing journal entries that affect revenue. The ideal candidate will have experience working with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office. 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.

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.)
• OR: An 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.)
• OR:. 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

• Experience using Excel.
• Experience in billing, tracking, collecting, and reporting accounts receivable.
• Experience in preparing reconciliations, researching, and analyzing accounting data.
• Experience in creating accounting entries, including journal entries in an automated accounting system.
• Associate's degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees