Accountant II - Finance & Risk Management
About The Position
The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is hiring an Accountant II for its Revenue Management Division. The role provides centralized billing and collection services for assigned departments, completes reconciliations, processes journal entries, compiles and analyzes data for reports, and assists with preparing and updating internal procedures. The position works with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite and collaborates with department staff and senior accounting personnel. This is an in-office position located in Tucson, Arizona, and cannot be performed remotely. The department cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. The job is classified as Accountant II – Central Services, classification 5391, Salary Grade 13. The hiring range is $62,337–$74,796 annually, and the full pay range is $62,337–$87,276 annually.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field, 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.
- Alternatively, one year with Pima County in an Accountant I – Central Services or related position, as determined by the department head at recruitment.
- Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
- Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections.
- Experience working with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite is identified in the job description.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Excel.
- Experience in billing, tracking, collecting, and reporting accounts receivable.
- Experience preparing reconciliations, researching, and analyzing accounting data.
- Experience creating accounting entries, including journal entries, in an automated accounting system.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
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 for financial tracking and compliance.
- Support grant-related accounting activities, including tracking expenditures and preparing reporting and audit documentation.
- Prepare adjusting entries and ensure financial transactions are recorded 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.
- Provide centralized billing and collection services for assigned departments.
- Compile and analyze data for reports and assist with preparing or updating internal procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
