What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accounting Manager position at Maricopa County, AZ?

Posting Date

02 / 21 / 25

Application Deadline

02 / 28 / 25

Pay Range

Full Range : $97,000 - $144,000 annually

Hiring Pay Range : $97,000 - $120,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Human Resources

About the Position

The Financial Accounting Manager provides general accounting, reporting, and management for the Benefits and Wellness Division and the Self-Funded Benefits Trust Fund to meet its financial obligations in the most cost-effective manner so that benefit-eligible employees and their covered dependents can enjoy quality, affordable benefits. The Financial Accounting Manager manages an annual budget of more than $200M. The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the Trust Fund's financial statements. Supervisory responsibilities include providing leadership to staff, hiring staff, evaluating staff performance, coaching and disciplining staff, and providing professional development.

About Us

We lead. We innovate. We make government better!

Our Human Resources professionals are committed to collaborating with County leadership, employees, and citizens to create a work environment characterized by trust, integrity, and innovation. We understand that people are more than professionals, which is why we strive to help our employees maximize their full potential both in life and the workplace. Our work culture seeks to enrich our employees' lives through additional education, benefits, wellness, and employment. We lead the way with outside-the-box solutions while providing best-in-class HR service.

We are Maricopa County Human Resources, transforming government jobs to feel like anything but government.

Proud To Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

Five years of managerial experience in the field of accounting that INCLUDES at least two years directly supervising other accounting professionals

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field

Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Arizona

We Also Value

Five years of experience in insurance accounting, public accounting, and / or self-funded benefits trust accounting

Master's degree in accounting or closely related field

Experience with payroll and financial accounting systems (i.e., general ledger)

Finance Director experience and / or CFO

Job Contributions

Establishes and maintains good internal control processes, procedures, and monitoring programs to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Monitors enrollment, accrual levels, expenses, and claims utilization to ensure funding adequacy and to identify emerging trends

Creates annual, audited financial statement and monthly and quarterly management reports then presents them to leadership and the Board of Trustees

Collaborates with an external actuary to develop and monitor reserves and rates, and with Budget, Finance, and Treasury departments to ensure alignment of all records and systems

Oversees internal and external financial audits, reviews claim lag and reconciles with unpaid claims; identifies and monitors liabilities

Performs month-end and year-end closing activities

Establishes and daily monitors bank accounts and funds them when necessary

Reviews and approves all general ledger transactions and provides assistance to staff in preparing more complex transactions

Manages the collection and reconciliation of benefit premiums through payroll deduction

Oversees bill payments and provides required approvals of financial accounting activities in the financial accounting system

Researches and analyzes the impact of related legislation, industry trends, potential contracts, contract amendments, and other external cost drivers; performs in-depth financial analysis and cost benefits studies

Develops and maintains budgets and forecasting models

Demonstrated advanced skills and experience using MS Excel

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in an office environment

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary : $97,000 - $120,500

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