Accountant I — County Finance & Audits

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Sheriff's Department seeks an Accountant I to perform professional financial accounting within a county office. The role requires knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to manage journals, ledgers, and audits.

The position offers a competitive annual salary with a hiring range from $56,555 to $79,164, and requires a two-year accounting background, plus strong Excel skills. Open until filled and located in Tucson, AZ.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, public/business administration or closely-related field and two years of professional accounting experience.
• Two years with Pima County in an Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Specialist, or closely-related position.
• Education/experience substitutions allowed as defined by the department head.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains journals and ledgers of financial transactions.
• Reviews accounts payable charges for validity and within adopted budgets.
• Ensures compliance with Board of Supervisor policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Authorizes payments of valid charges.
• Establishes and monitors purchasing accounting procedures.
• Bills, collects, accounts for and manages debts.
• Posts, balances and maintains accounting records for departmental operations.
• Reviews accounting reports for accuracy in revenues and expenditures.
• Reviews transactions for coding and cost accounting purposes.
• Assists in preparation of supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Audits and reconciles accounting records and documentation.
• Implements and maintains internal controls.
• Researches problems and questions regarding accounting procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll

Excel

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Pima County’s Sheriff's Department seeks an Accountant I to perform professional financial accounting within a county office. The role requires knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to manage journals, ledgers, and audits.

The position offers a competitive annual salary with a hiring range from $56,555 to $79,164, and requires a two-year accounting background, plus strong Excel skills. Open until filled and located in Tucson, AZ.