Accountant II - Finance & Risk Management - Grants Division

Pima County, AZ • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5391 - Accountant II - Central Services Salary Grade: 13 The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is seeking two skilled and motivated Accountant II to join our Finance Grants Division. This Division is responsible for the fiscal management of more than $250 million in countywide grant funds, including compiling, issuing, and reviewing accurate and timely interim and year-end financial reports and note disclosures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for inclusion in the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and dedicated professionals with a positive attitude to join our team and contribute to the continued success of the Division. What you'll do: Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and facilitate the month and year-end close. Assess current practices and procedures and propose recommendations for improvements, if needed. Ensure proper accounting methods and policies, accuracy, and compliance within the department and the County. Perform ad-hoc reports, projects, and other tasks as assigned. 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.
• 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 preparing financial journal entries.
• Minimum two (2) years experience compiling and analyzing financial data.
• Minimum two (2) years experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees