Accountant - Travel Coordinator

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans from 70 USD per month

Holidays & personal day

ASRS retirement

Paid sick and parental leaves

KinderCare discount

Mentoring program

Free county gyms

Job summary

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office seeks a professional accountant to perform a range of accounting tasks from moderate to complex, with potential oversight of staff.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least one year of professional accounting experience; a valid Arizona driver's license is required by hire.

Responsibilities include auditing financial records, travel and business processes, and supporting audits and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• One year of professional level accounting experience.
• Combined education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional accounting functions ranging from moderate to complex assignments.
• May provide supervision and guidance to accounting staff.
• Audit financial records, documents, travel and business processes.
• Assist in financial audits, compliance reviews.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing

Financial reporting

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field

Job description

Posting Date

09/11/26

Application Deadline

09/16/26

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max

$60,000.00 - $81,250.00 - $102,500.00

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

Provides professional level accounting functions, ranging from moderate to complex assignments. May provide supervision and guidance to accounting specialists and staff by providing financial recommendations. Incumbents may also be responsible for auditing financial records, documents, travel and business processes.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.

Experience

One (1) year of professional level accounting experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Other requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.

Training that may be provided on-the-job

FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.

Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

Public sector accounting experience.

Coordinating, booking and preparing travel arrangements.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 30% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms

Learn more at Benefits Overview

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Prepare travel files for all incoming approved requests and follow through to completion.
• Book all travel arrangements (i.e car, hotel, airline, registration, etc.)
• Coordinate with travelers on arrangements.
• Prepare Post and Pre-Travel Per Diem from payroll processing.
• Prepare monthly P-Card allocation and report.
• Back-up Extradition Per Diem processing.
• Prepare various reports on a weekly, monthly, and year-end basis; and as requested.
• Coordinate and provide requested documentation for County and/or State auditors, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and media requests.
• Participate and complete any special project assigned the Bureau, Division Commander or supervisor.
• Ensure compliance between MCSO and the County regarding Human Resources and Financial Systems applications and processes.
• Interpret rules in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and current practices.
• May coordinate and supervise resources to ensure all assigned tasks are accurate and completed on time
• Utilize multiple information systems to access financial information.
• Maintain ledgers, registers, records of initial entry and control accounts.
• Prepare, implement and validate journal vouchers.
• Perform various reconciliation analysis
• Review others work for accuracy.
• Initiate resolution and reporting of discrepancies involving financial transactions.
• Assist in financial audits, compliance reviews.
• Act as liaison between Sheriff's Finance and County departments
• Represent MCSO Financial Bureau at meetings regarding activities and/or functions related to assigned unit.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement job process improvements.
• Effectively converse both verbal and written communication with peers and external contacts
• Provide information regarding departmental policies and procedures
• Assist other team members as needed
• Problem solving and initiative in resolving issues
• Ensure all required reporting (financial and other) associated with MCSO financial activity is completed in a timely manner
• Take initiative for investigating discrepancies, provide recommendations based on sound accounting practices and apply resolution as appropriate.
• Discuss items with supervisor ensuring consistency in application.
• Be present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the times and dates scheduled and/or assigned by the Supervisor.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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