Accountant I - Finance & Risk Management

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

Job summary

Pima County's Finance & Risk Management department is seeking an Accountant I for the Central Services division, based in Tucson, AZ. This in-office role focuses on accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant disclosures for the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional development; first review is 09/25/2026. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted.
• Qualified candidates will have GAAP knowledge and strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare account reconciliations and analyze discrepancies.
• Prepare accounting entries and research transactions using an automated accounting system.
• Ensure proper accounting methods and policies, accuracy, and compliance within the department and County.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/business

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Finance & Risk Management Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5503 - Accountant I - Central Services

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range

• Hiring Range: $56,555 - $67,870 Annually
• Pay Range: $56,555 - $79,164 Annually

Range Explanation:

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 09/25/2026 .

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated professional accountant I to join their Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division. The FC&R Division is responsible for compiling, issuing, and reviewing accurate and timely interim and year-end financial reports and note disclosures according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for inclusion in the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Pima County offers many great benefits and upon successful completion of your probationary period, our department offers an alternative work schedule as well as telecommuting, up to two days per week. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, dedicated professional with a positive attitude to join our team.

What you'll do:

• Prepare account reconciliations and analyze discrepancies.
• Prepare accounting entries and research transactions using an automated accounting system.
• Ensure proper accounting methods and policies, accuracy and compliance within the department and the County.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other tasks as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• An individual with excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• A detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize various critical tasks and meet deadlines and the overall goals of the division.
• An individual who demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing issues.
• A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others and to establish cooperative working relationships with co‑workers and other County departments.

This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. T he Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Essential Functions:

• As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
• Assists in maintaining general ledger accounts by entering, reviewing, and verifying financial data in County financial systems;
• Assists in reconciling accounts by compiling supporting documentation, reviewing transactions, and identifying routine discrepancies for correction;
• Reviews financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding in accordance with established procedures;
• Assists in preparing financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, financial reporting, and grant-related activities;
• Compiles, organizes, and summarizes financial data from established sources for use in reporting and analysis;
• Maintains, updates, and verifies financial records and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems;
• Assists in tracking financial transactions related to expenditures and revenues to support reporting and compliance activities;
• Provides routine support to accounting staff and departmental users, including responding to inquiries and assisting with financial system usage;
• Communicates with departments to obtain, verify, or clarify financial information as directed;
• Participates in training and development to build knowledge of governmental accounting principles, County policies, and financial systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications :

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illust