Accountant, Senior (Department Promotional)

Pinal County, AZ; Florence (AZ); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Health, dental, vision plans

Résumé du poste

Pinal County is seeking an experienced Accountant for the Clerk of the Superior Court department in Florence, AZ. The role requires leading a financial unit, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of professional accounting experience, with a focus on public sector finance and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead a financial unit by screening and assigning workload, planning, prioritizing, assigning tasks and projects, training staff, monitoring work and meeting regularly with staff to discuss priorities.
• Lead accounting operations, review and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations, funding agency standards, and county policies and control practices.
• Review financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Provide consultation and advice on accounting and internal controls and interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Description du poste

Salary : $56,341.00 - $73,033.00 Annually

Location : Superior Courthouse - 971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg. A, Florence AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202600469

Department: Clerk of the Superior Court

Opening Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

Perform complex accounting work and act as a lead accountant for other accounting staff in reviewing and analyzing accounting documents and records, compiling and reviewing information required for a variety of financial reports; Works closely with the Finance Manager to monitor documents and technical reports and assure the proper recording of accounting transactions.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Assist in leading a financial unit by screening and assigning workload, planning, prioritizing, assigning tasks and projects, training staff, monitoring work and meeting regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, problems and technical issues; may be required to supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
• Lead accounting operations, review and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations, funding agency standards, and county policies and control practices.
• Review financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and other mandated and special-use financial reports and compile, review, analyze, and update financial statement schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Review and manage accounting records, identify and research accounting issues, and recommend solutions.
• Reconcile technical and financial transactions, review and investigate financial and accounting records, assure fund integrity, and resolve issues according to policies.
• Research and resolve accounting issues, provide customer services to County departments, and coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies.
• Provide consultation and advice on accounting and internal controls and interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Provide customer services, respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority, update, retrieve, and release information according to procedures, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

• None.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Sector accounting.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in understanding and applying County accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in maintaining accurate and inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Skill in analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations for solving problems.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and complex variables and preparing financial reports.
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintain electronic records and files.
• Ability to meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to provide effective customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stoop, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.
  • Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
  • Quarterly Well Challenges
  • Vaccination Clinics Onsite
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance