Accountant I - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to 2 days/week

Alternative work schedule

Job summary

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management seeks an Accountant I to join the Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division in Tucson, AZ. This in-office role supports GAAP-compliant financial reporting and note disclosures while offering an alternative work schedule and telecommuting up to two days per week.

Responsibilities include account reconciliations, journal entries, and ensuring compliance with county policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or closely related field.
• Experience or education substituted as allowed by department.
• Qualifications must be documented in application sections, not via resume only.
• Proven ability to perform accurate reconciliations and journal entries.

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 the County.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

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.

The Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Essential Functions

• 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

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Excel, specifically with pivot tables and formulas.
• Minimum one (1) year experience performing account reconciliations.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in preparing financial journal entries.Minimum one (1) year experience in compiling and analyzing financial data.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in capital asset accounting, including recording, tracking, reconciling, and/or reporting capital assets.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. The Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion Activity - simple grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.