Accountant III - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management has an opening for multiple Accountant III’s to join our accounting team in the Grants Division. The successful candidates will work collaboratively to ensure the accurate and timely disbursement of vendor payments consistent with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. Duties include preparing monthly reconciliations, FFRs, approving accounts payable transactions within the general ledger system, billing funders, and providing support to vendors, and County employees on payment processing inquiries.

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 two years 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.) OR: One year with Pima County in an Accountant II – Central Services or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
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 compiling and analyzing data to prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
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 of experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains financial statements, supporting schedules, and reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations
Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
Analyzes and monitors cash flow, revenue, and expenditure trends to provide recommendations for maintaining financial stability and operational efficiency
Reviews and analyzes financial data to identify discrepancies, prepare adjusting entries, and ensure compliance with County policies and procedures
Manages financial activities related to grant funding, including monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant audits
Prepares and maintains documentation to support federal, state, and County audits of grant-funded expenditures, including billing, advances, and correspondence
Provides technical guidance and training to departmental users on the County’s automated financial, accounting, and grants management systems
Oversees the preparation, submission, and archiving of federal, state, and County-mandated financial reports and grant-related documentation
Researches and implements changes in legislation and regulations impacting accounting and grant compliance, ensuring conformity across County operations
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to the development and implementation of more efficient accounting and grants management procedures