Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5244 - Accountant III - Central Services

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $66,536 - $79,843 AnnuallyÂ

Full Range: $66,536 - $93,150 AnnuallyÂ

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Â

The first review of applications will be on  02/07/2025.   Â

The Pima County Finance and Risk Management Department seeks a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills to join our payroll team! In this role, you will help process biweekly payroll for nearly 7,000 employees, ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and County personnel policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Auditing electronic timecards

• Managing pension plans

• Handling quarterly taxes and W-2s

• Providing excellent customer service to employees
  

This position offers the opportunity for alternative work schedules, providing greater flexibility to support work-life balance. If you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply today!

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prepares and maintains financial statements, supporting schedules, and reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations.

• Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.

• Analyzes and monitors cash flow, revenue, and expenditure trends to provide recommendations for maintaining financial stability and operational efficiency.

• Reviews and analyzes financial data to identify discrepancies, prepare adjusting entries, and ensure compliance with County policies and procedures.

• Manages financial activities related to grant funding, including monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant audits.

• Prepares and maintains documentation to support federal, state, and County audits of grant-funded expenditures, including billing, advances, and correspondence.

• Provides technical guidance and training to departmental users on the County’s automated financial, accounting, and grants management systems.

• Oversees the preparation, submission, and archiving of federal, state, and County-mandated financial reports and grant-related documentation.

• Researches and implements changes in legislation and regulations impacting accounting and grant compliance, ensuring conformity across County operations.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to the development and implementation of more efficient accounting and grants management procedures.

• Participates in audits by preparing documentation, supporting schedules, and responding to inquiries, with a focus on grant compliance and financial accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two years of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management.

(A master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum three (3) years experience in payroll management, including but not limited to processing electronic timecards, applying human resource policies to timecards, reviewing and adjusting employee accrual banks, processing 941 returns, processing garnishments, retirements, and employee benefits.

• Minimum three (3) years experience utilizing an electronic payroll platform (Kronos, Workday, etc.).

• Minimum two (2) years experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management.

• Minimum two (2) years experience working on a team providing excellent customer service skills.

• Minimum two (2) years experience using Outlook, Excel, and Adobe.

Selection Procedure :
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Â

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in an office environment. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.Â