Accounting Technician, Senior

Pinal County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holiday pay and floating holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pinal County is hiring an accounting clerk to perform clerical and accounting tasks across tax permits, licenses, utility services, cashiering reviews, vendor statements, P-cards, travel cards, and accounts payable. The role emphasizes counter and phone customer interaction under basic supervision.

The position supports the Office of Budget and Finance with evolving duties, data processing, and adherence to county policies. A high school diploma and data entry experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years data entry, administrative, and/or customer service experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, reconcile, and process payments and invoice requests in line with County policies.
• Verify accuracy of data entry and compare system entries to invoice details.
• Distribute card statements to appropriate card holders for review and reconcile financial statements.
• Conduct special research and analysis projects, summarize data, and generate reports.
• Maintain accounting records and filing systems; update accounts and respond to information requests.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Accounting basics

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you interested in a career in Accounting, Budgeting, Procurement or Payroll? How would you like to work collaboratively with a multitude of departments and programs throughout Pinal County? We are seeking an experienced, motivated, highly qualified, and creative professional who is ready to advance our department's vision of inspiring the gold standard of financial stewardship.

The Office of Budget and Finance is comprised of five divisions: Management and Budget, Accounting and Reporting, Procurement, Accounting Operations, and Grants. The objective of the department is to serve as a partner with stakeholders internally and externally to provide exceptional customer service so that financial and purchasing resources are available to exceed expectations set by citizens of the county.

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

• 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
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays+ One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 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!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • 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
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool 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

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform clerical and accounting work involving research and processing of accounts for tax permits, licenses, utility services, cashiering reviews, vendor statements, P-cards, travel cards, and other accounts payable, review and enter data, process transactions, and provide customer services with significant time devoted to counter and phone customer interaction under basic supervision.

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.

• Review, reconcile, and process payments and invoice requests and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies and quality standards.
• Verify accuracy of data entry and compare system entries to invoice details.
• Distribute card statements to appropriate card holders for review.
• Reconcile and process various financial statements.
• Conduct special research and analysis projects, summarize data, and generate reports.
• Post accounting transactions to computer ledgers, review source documents for compliance to rules and regulations, and review and validate proper handling of accounting transactions within designated limits.
• Check documents for validity and accuracy of information, research and clarify payment requests, perform mathematical calculations, record, file, sort, and distribute related paperwork and documents, and report discrepancies.
• Maintain accounting and bookkeeping records and filing systems, enter data into computer systems, process transactions, and update accounts.
• 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.
• Cross train in other clerical accounting duties and assist with the training and cross-training of Department staff.
• Supervise the maintenance of financial record systems.
• Assess fines, fees, and restitution on the system.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of data entry, administrative, and/or customer service experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 of accounting and bookkeeping principles and methods.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of techniques in data verification and data entry.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintaining electronic records and files.
• Skill in gathering data and verifying information.
• Ability to maintain accurate accounting records and identify and reconcile errors.
• 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, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual 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.