Accountant

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule options

Healthcare for you and dependents

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement program with employer match

Job summary

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is seeking an Accountant to ensure financial integrity and accurate reporting across four roles. The position supports journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes, with a focus on GAAP and GASB compliance.

It offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for growth within the department. Ideal candidates will have at least one year in government accounting, grant accounting, or budgeting, plus a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in auditing, government finance/accounting, grant accounting or budgeting.
• A combination of post‑secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, mathematics or a closely related field and/or job‑related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year‑for‑year basis.
• The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office requires a thorough background check and drug testing for safety‑sensitive positions.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License for fleet role eligibility (or ability to obtain).
• Grantor training within three months of hire for grants support.

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex datasets using Excel/Access for data analysis and reporting.
• Process, analyze, review, reconcile, and monitor financial activities; initiate journal entries.
• Perform financial close activities; reconcile accounts and prepare forecasts and reports.
• Ensure financial reporting follows standards and deadlines.
• Maintain accounting records in GAAP, GASB, CFR, grantor agreements and policies.
• Perform grant‑related post‑award accounting, reimbursements, forecasting and reporting.
• Administer the Attorney Loan Repayment Program with payroll submissions.
• Oversee fleet of ~80 vehicles, track usage, maintenance and records; ensure asset tagging and inventory.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, mathematics or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Posting Date 09/29/26 Application Deadline 10/06/26

Pay Range $60,000 - $102,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department County Attorney

About the Position

The Accountant role within the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is critical in ensuring the financial integrity and accurate reporting within the organization. Our department has four Accountant positions, and the following job tasks encompass duties from all four roles.

About Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is one of the largest public prosecutorial agencies in the nation, serving nearly four million residents in the fourth largest county in the U.S. In addition to handling all felony prosecutions in Maricopa County and misdemeanor filings in the county’s justice court system, the office also provides civil legal services to all county agencies. The department is comprised of more than 1,100 full‑time positions, including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, victim advocates, and support staff, and has an annual operating budget of more than $150 million.

Benefits

• Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work‑life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on‑site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Requirements

• One year of experience in auditing, government finance/accounting, grant accounting or budgeting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, mathematics or closely related field
• A combination of post‑secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, mathematics or a closely related field and/or job‑related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year‑for‑year basis
• The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement. MCAO Accountant assignments can include Fleet, RICO, Asset and Grants
• To be eligible for the fleet role, the candidate must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
• To be eligible to assist with grants, the candidate must successfully complete the grantor’s required training within three months of hire
• We also value experience in public sector or non‑profit accounting with specific experience in auditing, grants accounting, or budgeting

Job Contributions

• Work with large and complex datasets using Microsoft Excel and Access to support data analysis and reporting, including applying advanced data transformation techniques, maintaining structured data environments, and building or modifying queries or formulas to ensure accurate and efficient data retrieval
• Process, analyze, review, reconcile, and monitor financial activities and initiate journal entries to ensure the financial integrity of assigned accounts
• Perform required financial close activities to include reconciling assigned accounts, researching discrepancies, and recommending sound corrections to ensure timely and accurate forecasting and report submissions
• Ensure all financial reporting processes follow organizational standards, and deadlines are consistently met
• Maintain detailed accounting records to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), grantor agreements, and organizational policies, as applicable
• Perform grant‑related post‑award accounting functions such as reconciling accounts, initiating reimbursement/draw‑down requests, forecasting, and preparing financial reports to ensure grant maximization and compliance
• Administer the Attorney Loan Repayment Program by communicating with current and prospective participants, reviewing applications, verifying reimbursements, and submitting information to payroll within established deadlines
• Oversee and administer the departmental fleet of around 80 vehicles by tracking vehicle assignments, arranging loaners, and ensuring timely maintenance; analyzing vehicle utilization, lifecycle costs, and maintenance reports; and maintaining comprehensive vehicle records
• Oversee all MCAO departmental and fixed assets by accounting for purchases, ensuring items are tagged, inventoried, reported on, and disposed of in accordance with standards
• Prepare the department’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for inclusion in the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); prepare the departmental indirect cost allocation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and organizational requirements

Working Conditions

Position is eligible for telework after 6 months. Mostly office setting in high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. Requires extended periods of sitting while completing computer activities. May be required to drive a personal or County‑owned vehicle to travel to and from various County locations.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must pass a pre‑employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety‑sensitive.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

Company Culture

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest‑growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!