Accounting Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

24d • $20 - $31

About The Position

Are you a master organizer interested in pursuing a career related in finance? Consider applying for our Accounting Specialist position, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County! As an Accounting Specialist for Correctional Health Services, you will work on financial administration and accounts payable for a large healthcare organization. We will count on you to use your excellent organizational and prioritizing skills to facilitate and reconcile payments.

Requirements

• Two years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience
• High school or General Educational Development (GED)
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience in healthcare or government
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
• Moderate to advanced experience with CGI/Advantage Financial Software Suite
• Experience with accounts payable

Responsibilities

• Processes payments on vendor invoices, reconciles accounts and maintains the accounting and financial records following department and County policies
• Researches accounting issues and assists in providing information for audits
• Post’s information and balances the general ledgers and accounts
• Performs approvals of financial documents, including journal vouchers, invoices, and purchase order
• Provides informational and transactional support services to external and internal customers

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees