Grants Accountant III - In-Office (Tucson)

Pima-County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County in Tucson, AZ, is hiring Accountant III for the Grants Division. The role supports timely vendor payments, prepares FFReports, and handles month-end reconciliations in a GAAP framework.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field with 2+ years of professional accounting experience; CPA or master’s degree can substitute for experience. In-office only; visa sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.
• One year with Pima County in Accountant II – Central Services or related position as determined by the department head at recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and interprets financial statements in accordance with GAAP and County requirements.
• Analyzes complex financial data, including cash flow, revenues, and expenditures, and develops recommendations.
• Monitors Countywide and departmental financial activity for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversees complex reconciliations and resolves discrepancies in financial records.
• Leads accounting activities related to grants, including compliance monitoring and audit coordination.

Skills

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/business

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pima County in Tucson, AZ, is hiring Accountant III for the Grants Division. The role supports timely vendor payments, prepares FFReports, and handles month-end reconciliations in a GAAP framework.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field with 2+ years of professional accounting experience; CPA or master’s degree can substitute for experience. In-office only; visa sponsorship not provided.