Accounting Technician III - Sheriff's Office (0826)

About the Role

Under limited supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in advanced accounting, financial, and payroll support. Duties include financial transactions, preparing account reconciliations, processing journal entries, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, developing financial reports, and verifying budgetary and fiscal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Leads accounting support activities, including review and verification of accounting documentation for accuracy, coding, and adherence to policies.
• Provides accounting support in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and/or special districts.
• Prepares, maintains, and reconciles accounting, financial, and departmental records.
• Audits projected revenues and expenditures; verifies transactions and reconciles discrepancies.
• Responds to information requests related to assigned areas; interacts frequently with employees, agencies, and the public to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Verifies the work of other accounting support staff; trains less experienced personnel.
• Supports external audits; may effect collections of fines and fees, prepare invoices, or audit travel claims for compliance.
• May handle and account for cash; prepare and perform check runs; supervise bookkeeping or clerical staff.

Essential functions: Sitting for computer work, working with staff and outside agencies, handling interruptions, repetitive motion (typing, writing, calculator use), near/far vision acuity, color vision, hearing and speech for communication, finger dexterity for typing/10-key.

Requirements

• Four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR
• Associate’s degree in accounting, economics, or business plus three years of accounting experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or business plus two years of accounting experience; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting and payroll experience.
• Customer service experience and ability to work well on a team.
• Governmental accounting experience, strong communication skills, and grant writing experience.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Automated accounting systems, file maintenance, and data entry procedures.
• County policies, statutes, and guidelines related to assigned areas.
• Office practices and principles of supervision.

Skill in:

• Performing and verifying mathematical computations.
• Using computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs.
• Operating office equipment.

Ability to:

• Meet deadlines and maintain computerized filing systems.
• Prepare and maintain financial records; format and generate reports.
• Work safely and support workplace safety culture.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, agencies, and the public.
• Follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 30+ hours per week (pro-rated for part-time):

• Vacation/Annual Leave and Sick Leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group life insurance and pre-tax deduction plan.
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan and Personal Day Purchase Program.
• Vacation Sell Back Program and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wellness Program and long-term disability.
• Arizona State Retirement System and Employee Assistance Program.
• On-going training opportunities and free bus transportation/EcoPass.

Elective Coverage:

• Dependent medical, dental, and vision.
• Supplemental life insurance (for employees & dependents).
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and tax-deferred investment program.
• Accidental and disability insurance; short-term disability.