Accountant II - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is hiring an Accountant II for its Central Payroll team. The position performs specialized payroll and accounting work involving the review, processing, reconciliation, and maintenance of employee payroll transactions. It helps ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with County policies and applicable federal and state regulations, and timely, accurate administration of County payroll operations. Work assignments may vary according to departmental needs and are communicated by a supervisor. The classification may include the listed essential functions, but they are illustrative and are not a comprehensive list of all duties. The position also performs research and resolves moderately complex accounting issues in coordination with senior accounting staff.

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, and one year of professional accounting or financial statement auditing experience.
A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Alternatively, one year with Pima County in an Accountant I – Central Services position or a related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application; applicants should not substitute a resume for the application or write “see resume.”

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in payroll, accounting, finance, or related administrative functions.
At least two years of experience using electronic systems to process, maintain, or review financial, payroll, employee, or timekeeping records.
At least two years of experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, or other tools to organize and review data.
At least two years of experience researching and resolving discrepancies, interpreting information, and applying relevant policies, procedures, or regulations.

Responsibilities

Review, reconcile, and analyze financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with County policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper classification of financial data.
Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, grant reporting, and internal use.
Analyze financial data and transactions to identify errors, trends, and variances requiring adjustment or correction.
Assist in monitoring expenditures, revenues, and budget activity to support financial tracking and compliance.
Support grant-related accounting activities, including tracking expenditures and preparing documentation for reporting and audits.
Prepare adjusting entries and ensure proper recording of financial transactions in accordance with established procedures.
Participate in audit preparation by organizing records, preparing documentation, and responding to audit inquiries.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to departmental staff on accounting processes and financial system usage.
Research and resolve moderately complex accounting issues in coordination with senior accounting staff.
Review, process, reconcile, and maintain employee payroll transactions.