Public Sector Accountant & Travel Coordinator

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three medical plans starting as low as

Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day

Arizona State Retirement System

Paid sick and parental leaves

Access to County gyms

MCSO Mentoring program

Job summary

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to perform professional level accounting assignments with potential supervision of staff. Responsibilities include auditing financial records, travel processing, and providing financial recommendations.

Position emphasizes integrity, public service, and collaboration with County departments. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required, plus at least one year of professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• One (1) year of professional level accounting experience.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare travel files for all incoming approved requests and follow through to completion.
• Book all travel arrangements (i.e car, hotel, airline, registration, etc.).
• Coordinate with travelers on arrangements.
• Prepare Post and Pre-Travel Per Diem from payroll processing.
• Prepare monthly P-Card allocation and report.
• Back-up Extradition Per Diem processing.
• Prepare various reports on a weekly, monthly, and year-end basis; and as requested.
• Coordinate and provide requested documentation for County and/or State auditors, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and media requests.
• Participate and complete any special project assigned the Bureau, Division Commander or supervisor.
• Ensure compliance between MCSO and the County regarding Human Resources and Financial Systems applications and processes.
• Interpret rules in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and current practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.

Tools

One (1) year of professional level accounting experience.

Job description

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to perform professional level accounting assignments with potential supervision of staff. Responsibilities include auditing financial records, travel processing, and providing financial recommendations.

Position emphasizes integrity, public service, and collaboration with County departments. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required, plus at least one year of professional