Accountant III - Finance & Risk Management at Pima County in Tucson, AZ

Job description

• Department - Finance & Risk Management
• Job Description
• The Pima County Department of Finance & 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 procedures. The 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.
• This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. The Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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 department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
• Prepares, reviews, and interprets financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and County requirements;
• Analyzes complex financial data, including cash flow, revenues, and expenditures, and develops recommendations to support financial stability and decision-making;
• Monitors Countywide and departmental financial activity to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with policies and regulations;
• Oversees complex reconciliations and resolves significant discrepancies in financial records and reporting;
• Leads accounting activities related to grants, including compliance monitoring, reporting, and coordination of audit requirements;
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by identifying systemic issues and recommending corrective actions;
• Researches and applies changes in accounting standards, regulations, and legislation impacting County financial operations;
• Develops and implements improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems;
• Provides advanced technical guidance and consultation to staff and departmental users on accounting practices and financial systems;
• Participates in audits by preparing complex documentation, analyzing findings, and coordinating resolution of issues.

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.)
• 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.
• 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.):
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience processing, managing, collecting, and reporting accounts receivable.
• Experience performing reconciliations.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Excel.
• Experience interpreting and applying contracts, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Experience analyzing and researching recorded financial data in a large automated accounting system.

Skills

Required

• Automated accounting systems
• Microsoft Office
• Financial data analysis
• Reconciliation
• Compliance and regulations
• Audit participation

Preferred

• Microsoft Office Excel
• Contract interpretation
• Large automated accounting systems

Benefits

• Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually
• Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually
• 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.