Public Sector Accountant I: Journals, Audits & Ledgers

Pimasheriff; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Sheriff’s Department seeks an Accountant I to perform professional financial accounting in the elected official’s office. Responsibilities include maintaining journals, reviewing AP charges, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Strong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting principles are required. Qualifications include an associate degree and two years of accounting experience, with potential substitution depending on education or internal experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or a closely-related field.
• Two years of professional accounting experience or alternative County experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains journals and ledgers of financial transactions.
• Reviews accounts payable charges for validity and alignment with adopted budgets.
• Assists in annual audits and maintains accounting records for departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/finance/public or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pima County Sheriff’s Department seeks an Accountant I to perform professional financial accounting in the elected official’s office. Responsibilities include maintaining journals, reviewing AP charges, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Strong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting principles are required. Qualifications include an associate degree and two years of accounting experience, with potential substitution depending on education or internal experience.