Accountant II - Finance & Risk Management

Department: Finance and Risk Management

Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5391 - Accountant II - Central Services
Salary Grade: 13

Pay

Hiring Range: $62,337 - $74,796 annually
Pay Range: $62,337 - $87,276 annually

The 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.

About the role

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated professional Accountant II to join their Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division. The FC&R Division is responsible for compiling, issuing, and reviewing accurate and timely interim and year-end financial reports and note disclosures according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for inclusion in the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Pima County offers many great benefits and, upon successful completion of your probationary period, an alternative work schedule as well as telecommuting, up to two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and facilitate the month and year-end close.
• Perform accounting activities related to capital assets, including recording, tracking, reconciling, and analyzing capital asset transactions and balances.
• Assist with the review and reconciliation of capital asset accounts and ensure transactions are properly recorded in accordance with applicable accounting policies and GAAP.
• Assess current practices and procedures and propose recommendations for improvements, if needed.
• Ensure proper accounting methods and policies, accuracy, and compliance within the department and the County.
• Perform ad-hoc reports, projects, and other tasks as assigned.
• Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with County policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring proper classification of financial data.
• Prepares financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, grant reporting, and internal use.
• Analyzes financial data and transactions to identify errors, trends, and variances requiring adjustment or correction.
• Assists in monitoring expenditures, revenues, and budget activity to support financial tracking and compliance.
• Supports grant-related accounting activities, including tracking expenditures and preparing documentation for reporting and audits.
• Prepares adjusting entries and ensures proper recording of financial transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Participates in audit preparation by organizing records, preparing documentation, and responding to audit inquiries.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to departmental staff on accounting processes and financial system usage.
• Performs research and resolves moderately complex accounting issues in coordination with senior accounting staff.

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 one year of professional accounting or financial statement auditing experience. (A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)
• One year with Pima County in an Accountant I – Central Services or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize various critical tasks and meet deadlines and the overall goals of the division.
• Understanding of accounting principles and the ability to analyze and reconcile financial information, including capital asset balances.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others, and to establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other County departments.
• Experience with capital asset accounting, including recording, tracking, reconciling, and/or reporting capital assets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 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 experience preparing financial journal entries.
• Minimum two (2) years experience compiling and analyzing financial data.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in capital asset accounting, including recording, tracking, reconciling, and/or reporting capital assets.
• Minimum two (2) years experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Benefits

Pima County offers many great benefits, including an alternative work schedule and telecommuting options (up to two days per week) upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Additional Information

• 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.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.