Accountant - Travel Coordinator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

23h • $60,000 - $102,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional level accounting functions, ranging from moderate to complex assignments. May provide supervision and guidance to accounting specialists and staff by providing financial recommendations. Incumbents may also be responsible for auditing financial records, documents, travel and business processes. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• One (1) year of professional level accounting experience.
• Combined education and experience qualifications: A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Must pass a background review prior to hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Public sector accounting experience.
• Coordinating, booking and preparing travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare travel files for all incoming approved requests and follow through to completion.
• Book all travel arrangements (i.e car, hotel, airline, registration, etc.)
• Coordinate with travelers on arrangements.
• Prepare Post and Pre-Travel Per Diem from payroll processing.
• Prepare monthly P-Card allocation and report.
• Back-up Extradition Per Diem processing.
• Prepare various reports on a weekly, monthly, and year-end basis; and as requested.
• Coordinate and provide requested documentation for County and/or State auditors, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and media requests.
• Participate and complete any special project assigned the Bureau, Division Commander or supervisor.
• Ensure compliance between MCSO and the County regarding Human Resources and Financial Systems applications and processes.
• Interpret rules in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and current practices.
• May coordinate and supervise resources to ensure all assigned tasks are accurate and completed on time
• Utilize multiple information systems to access financial information.
• Maintain ledgers, registers, records of initial entry and control accounts.
• Prepare, implement and validate journal vouchers.
• Perform various reconciliation analysis
• Review others work for accuracy.
• Initiate resolution and reporting of discrepancies involving financial transactions.
• Assist in financial audits, compliance reviews.
• Act as liaison between Sheriff’s Finance and County departments
• Represent MCSO Financial Bureau at meetings regarding activities and/or functions related to assigned unit.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement job process improvements.
• Effectively converse both verbal and written communication with peers and external contacts
• Provide information regarding departmental policies and procedures
• Assist other team members as needed
• Problem solving and initiative in resolving issues
• Ensure all required reporting (financial and other) associated with MCSO financial activity is completed in a timely manner
• Take initiative for investigating discrepancies, provide recommendations based on sound accounting practices and apply resolution as appropriate.
• Discuss items with supervisor ensuring consistency in application.
• Be present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the times and dates scheduled and/or assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 30% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level