Junior Accountant — Public Finance & Audits

Pima County; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County's Sheriff's Department is seeking an Accountant I to maintain journals, ledgers and accounting records for multiple departments, ensure payments are valid and posted correctly, and support annual audits.

Requirements include an Associate degree in accounting or related field and two years of professional accounting experience; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in Excel is valued; valid driver license required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of professional accounting experience (substitutions per policy).
• Two years with Pima County in Accounts Payable/Accounting Specialist or related role may be substituted.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains journals and ledgers of financial transactions.
• Reviews accounts payable charges for validity and against budgets.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Authorizes payments of valid charges.
• Establishes and monitors purchasing accounting procedures.
• Bills, collects, accounts for and manages debts.
• Posts, balances and maintains accounting records for departments.
• Reviews accounting reports for accuracy in revenues and expenditures; makes corrections.
• Reviews transactions for coding and cost accounting.
• Assists in preparation of supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Audits and reconciles accounting records and documents.
• Maintains internal controls; researches issues in procedures.
• Reconciles and monitors accounting records, reports and funds.
• Maintains equipment utilization and inventory accounting systems.

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pima County's Sheriff's Department is seeking an Accountant I to maintain journals, ledgers and accounting records for multiple departments, ensure payments are valid and posted correctly, and support annual audits.

Requirements include an Associate degree in accounting or related field and two years of professional accounting experience; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in Excel is valued; valid driver license required.