Accountant Senior

Maricopa Community College District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Community College district in Tempe, Arizona, seeks an Accountant Senior to perform advanced accounting analysis and support financial reporting and fiscal operations. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and providing training. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and four years of relevant experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who excel at problem-solving in a mission-driven environment that prioritizes student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting, or direct related field.
• Four years of experience applying GAAP theory and practice in accounting.
• Experience in governmental fund accounting and computerized accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the work of Financial Reporting staff.
• Performs advanced reconciliations of general ledger.
• Consults and advises on financial transactions and reporting.
• Prepares journal entries and maintains accurate records.
• Ensures compliance and assists with audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft Financial Management System

Job description

Job Summary

Maricopa Community Colleges has an opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant Senior to join the Controller's Office at the District Office. In this key role, you will perform advanced accounting analysis and support financial reporting, student financial services, and District-wide fiscal operations. This position interprets policies, procedures, and contract language while working with complex financial data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and informed decision-making. The Accountant Senior will exercise independent judgment in carrying out accounting processes, contribute to strong internal controls, and support the overall financial health of the organization. This role serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to staff and leading day-to-day accounting functions. It is a great opportunity for a professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with complex data, and contributing to a mission-driven organization that supports student success.

Essential Functions

30% - Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of Financial Reporting staff

30% - Routinely performs advanced reconciliations of the general ledger and related subsystems:

• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of accounting records

20% - Consults and advises on recording of financial transactions:

• Instructs employees on technical accounting and financial reporting
• Conducts training regarding related procedures and processes, makes recommendations for implementing best practices and emerging technologies
• Researches, interprets and provides technical assistance regarding fiscal and accounting regulations, laws and guidelines
• Disseminates guidelines on accounting policies, practices and systems

15% - Reviews accounting transactions and ensures proper documentation:

• Prepares journal entries
• Maintains accurate records, prepares reports and financial statement transactions
• Participates in meeting the needs of the annual audit, including reviewing assigned financial statement line

5% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, auditing, economics, business or public administration, or directly related field and four (4) years of experience that includes a combination of experience with the application of GAAP theory and practice, uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards, tax laws as they apply to accounting transactions and reporting; and/or exposure to governmental fund accounting and use of computerized accounting systems.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
2. Three or more years’ supervisory experience
3. Three or more years’ experience in a higher education or government environment
4. Two years’ experience with PeopleSoft Financial Management System (FMS), Human Capital Management (HCM) and Student Information Systems (SIS) or equivalent systems
5. Four years’ experience reconciling large volumes of complex data, providing analytical and fiscal support to other work groups
6. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

Special Working Conditions

May be required to work nights and/or weekends. Prolonged sitting while working at a desk, may be required to lift 30lbs.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information:

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load).
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at [e-mail]

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled. First Review: Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.