Finance Accountant (County)

Pinal County, AZ; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Sabbatical opportunities

Retirement plans

Medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules

Telehealth

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pinal County is seeking an experienced accounting professional for the Office of Budget and Finance in Florence, AZ. The role supports budgeting, procurement, payroll, and financial reporting across county programs, collaborating with multiple departments to ensure accurate and compliant financial stewardship.

The position emphasizes professional accounting responsibilities, ledger maintenance, journal entries, and preparation of financial reports, with a strong focus on accuracy, policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• One year of professional experience in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of professional accounting duties including general ledger maintenance, revenue tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Record revenue and expenditures to the General Ledger; post journal entries and deposits.
• Review and reconcile transactions; ensure compliance with county policies and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and work with auditors.
• Maintain accounting records for fixed assets, inventory, valuations, depreciation, and related procedures.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Salary: $60,991.50 - $68,364.00 Annually

Location: 31 N. Pinal St. Bldg A Florence, AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202600460

Department: Office of Budget and Finance

Opening Date: 10/06/2026

Closing Date: 10/23/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

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.

• 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

Performs a variety of professional level accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records, the audit of financial transactions and the production of reports and statements in the Office of Budget and Finance. This classification is differentiated from classifications with similar titles by the broader, County-wide scope of responsibility encompassing a number of different financial or business areas. This classification acts on behalf of the entire County and provides professional financial and accounting services and compliance with applicable standards, state and federal laws.

Typical Classification Essential Duties

• Performs a variety of accounting assignments including computer accounting entries, technical accounting activities, general ledger maintenance, revenue tracking, reconciliations, special fund accounting, capital asset accounting, and financial reporting.,
• Perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with County policies and quality standards.
• Record revenue and expenditures to the correct fund, cost center, object code, and sub-ledger to the General Ledger by researching, writing, and posting journal entries and deposits.
• Research and write journal entries and assure that adjustments to the General Ledger are recorded correctly.
• Review, reconcile, and make corrections to transactions recorded in the General Ledger. This includes transactions pertaining to payment requests, purchase orders, credit card payments and bi-weekly payroll.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and work with auditors as directed.
• Duties include maintaining accounting records for the County fixed assets: recording inventory, tracking valuations, salvage, auctions, depreciation, and monitoring procedures, to ensure compliance with fixed asset system management standards.
• Conduct special research and analysis projects and summarize data and generate reports.
• Review and complete 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.
• 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.
• May cross train in other accounting duties and assist with the training of department and County staff.
• 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

• May assist in grant reporting or auditing.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• One year professional experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or professional level finance or accounting experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Arizona residents must have an 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 applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting and payroll functions.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of IRS wage and employment regulations.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office and email.
• Knowledge of various business databases and applications.
• Skill in understanding and applying County accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in maintaining