Public Sector Accounting Manager

Sun Tran; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sun Tran in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial management systems and supervise the accounting team. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, manages personnel, analyzes accounts, and supports special projects.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, 3–5 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities, and strong GAAP knowledge. Public-sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of GAAP and public-sector accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff: review work, provide training, maintain checks and balances, conduct evaluations.
• Manage financial systems: prepare journal entries, balance accounts, assist with budget reporting, and maintain schedules.
• Prepare and distribute monthly operational and financial reports.
• Analyze problem accounts and expenditures, researching issues, and presenting solutions.
• Support special projects including year-end reports, budget analysis, and intergovernmental agreement billing.

Skills

Accounting supervision

Financial reporting

Budget analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Sun Tran in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial management systems and supervise the accounting team. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, manages personnel, analyzes accounts, and supports special projects.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, 3–5 years of accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities, and strong GAAP knowledge. Public-sector experience is a plus.