Treasurer Accountant, Senior

Pinal County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid sabbaticals every five years

Affordable medical plans

Dental and Vision plans

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Pinal County is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead its financial unit. The role focuses on supervising staff, reviewing journal entries, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and preparing financial reports for auditors and county leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least three years of professional accounting experience; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Three years of professional accounting experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, review and reconcile journal entries, and monitor financial activities.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with federal/state regulations and county policies.
• Review financial records and correct errors as required.
• Contribute to financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist auditors with financial analyses and reports.
• Research and resolve accounting issues and provide customer service to county departments.
• Provide consultation on accounting and internal controls; interpret policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and restricted information.
• Post journal entry information prepared by staff and verify supporting documents.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and monthly checks for allocations and reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Three years of professional accounting experience

Job description

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
     • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
     • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  2. 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays+ One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  1. Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee AssistanceProgram with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

JOB SUMMARY

• Assist in leading a financial unit by screening and assigning workload, planning, prioritizing, assigning tasks and projects, training staff, monitoring work and meeting regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, problems and technical issues; may be required to supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
• Lead accounting operations, review and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations, funding agency standards, and county policies and control practices.
• Review financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the financial reports and compile, review, analyze, and update financial statement schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Review and manage accounting records, identify and research accounting issues, and recommend solutions.
• Reconcile technical and financial transactions, review and investigate financial and accounting records, assure fund integrity, and resolve issues according to policies.
• Research and resolve accounting issues, provide customer services to County departments, and coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies.
• Provide consultation and advice on accounting and internal controls and interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Provide customer services, respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority, update, retrieve, and release information according to procedures, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Review and post journal entry information prepared by staff accountants or departmental level staff for completeness, accuracy and verify supporting documentation.
• Download and verify monthly bank reconciliation reports for banking institution for multiple accounts.
• Monthly City and State Allocation checks.
• Monthly Elected Official Checks and SB1398 quarterly checks.
• Treasurer Check Requests-ensure information is correct to process.
• Bank Reporting via data upload/download.
• Verify Debt Service Payment Schedules.
• TROCS Agency Training and User Set up.
• Research of incoming money over various funding sources to ensure correct receipting.
• Create and Maintain Warrant Funds/GL Accounts/Source Codes.
• Bankruptcies-file out of state POC’s.
• Excess Proceeds and annually Escheat to State.
• Order bank supplies and cash vault orders.
• Maintain annual resolutions and warrant signature cards.
• Process paying agent fees for Bonds.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education in Finance or Accounting and/or professional level financial or accounting experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Sector professional level accounting experience.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in understanding and applying County accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in maintaining accurate and inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Skill in analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations for solving problems.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and complex variables and preparing financial reports.
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintain electronic records and files.
• Ability to meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to provide effective customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stoop, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.