Accountant III - Finance & Risk Management

About the role

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking an Accountant III to join the Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division. This position is open until filled and will remain open through 07/24/2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interim and year-end financial reports and note disclosures.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and facilitate the month and year-end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with governmental accounting standards; perform reconciliations; develop and analyze ad-hoc reports; and support special projects and other assignments as directed.
• Audit and reconcile financial transactions.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum two (2) years experience compiling and analyzing data to prepare financial statements.
• 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 working within a governmental accounting environment.

Skills

• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize various critical tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

Upon successful completion of your probationary period, our Department offers an alternative work schedule and telecommuting, up to two days per week.

Pay

Salary range: $72,009 - $100,817 annually.

Schedule

Alternative work schedule and telecommuting, up to two days per week.