Accounting Specialist

About the role

The Accounting Specialist provides technical assistance in coordinating and processing department purchase requests, accounts payable, travel, and supports finance and audit activities in accordance with federal and county guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, records, and reconciles accounts and financial transactions.
• Posts information and balances general and subsidiary ledgers and accounts.
• Processes payments and/or billings.
• Processes accounts receivable duties.
• Compiles monthly closings and annual reports.
• Maintains accounting and financial records.
• Processes journal vouchers.
• Researches account issues.
• Audits budgetary and expenditure documents.
• Gathers statistical data and prepares worksheets and reports.
• Explains accounting and financial procedures to employees and the public.
• Senior-level incumbents may provide training and/or direct the work of less experienced employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of procurement, clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or similar experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire.
• Maricopa County Certified Agency Procurement Aide (CAPA) certification within two months of hire.
• Background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Skills

• Experience in public sector or non-profit accounting environment.
• Experience with federal and state grants.
• Experience and knowledge of CGI Advantage Financial System and OnBase.
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of County procurement policy.

Pay

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Schedule

The position requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.