Accountant II - Finance & Risk Management
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 role also carries out accounting functions that include reviewing and reconciling transactions, maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing financial reports and supporting records, monitoring budget activity, supporting grant accounting, preparing adjusting entries, and assisting with audits. It provides technical support to departmental staff and researches 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 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 or related position, as determined by the department head at recruitment.
- Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.
- Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at application or appointment.
- Successful candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
- The Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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 for 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 according to 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 to support accurate and timely County payroll operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
