Accountant III - Central Services
Accountant III - Central Services
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$ 66536 - 79843
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Department - Finance and Risk ManagementJob Description
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Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5244 - Accountant III - Central Services
Salary Grade: 15
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $66536 - $79843 Annually
Pay Range: $66536 - $93150 Annually
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
First review of applications will be on 6/6/2025.
The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is seeking a dynamic motivated professional to join its Revenue Management Division. Primary tasks include providing centralized billing and collection services for assigned departments completing reconciliations processing journal entries compiling and analyzing data for reports and assisting in the preparation and/or updating of internal ideal candidate will have experience working with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office. If you enjoy working collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals and have a passion for learning growing and serving others then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
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 Countys 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;
Participates in audits by preparing documentation supporting schedules and responding to inquiries with a focus on grant compliance and financial accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional-level experience in accounting budgeting auditing financial analysis or financial management.
(A masters 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.)
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.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Bachelors degree in accounting finance or business administration.
Experience processing managing collecting and reporting accounts receivable.
Experience performing reconciliations.
Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Experience interpreting and applying contracts procedures laws and regulations.
Experience analyzing and researching recorded financial data in a large automated accounting system.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Other working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
