Finance Accountant (County)

Purpose.  Reward.  Balance.  

Have you ever wondered if you are truly contributing toward something meaningful?  If you’re looking for something more rewarding that isn’t based on profits, consider serving the community you live in.  

Public service is a fulfilling career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose it also impacts you financially as well.  We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans and extremely affordable benefit costs.  In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement! 

Pinal County paves the way to work/life balance.  Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus generous paid time off?  

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Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for 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

  • 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

• Ten Paid Holidays   One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

  • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

  • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

  • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

  • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

•   Comprehensive Wellness Program

  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 

  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

  • Vaccination Clinics

  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

• Dental and Vision Plans 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth 

• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave 

• VanPool 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 

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.  

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of professional level accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records, the audit of financial transactions and the production of reports and statements in the Office of Budget and Finance. This classification is differentiated from classifications with similar titles by the broader, County-wide scope of responsibility encompassing a number of different financial or business areas.  This classification acts on behalf of the entire County and provides professional financial and accounting services and compliance with applicable standards, state and federal laws. 

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able 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. 

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:         

• Performs a variety of accounting assignments including computer accounting entries, technical accounting activities, general ledger maintenance, revenue tracking, reconciliations, special fund accounting, capital asset accounting, and financial reporting., 
• Perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with County policies and quality standards.
• Record revenue and expenditures to the correct fund, cost center, object code, and sub-ledger to the General Ledger by researching, writing, and posting journal entries and deposits.
• Research and write, journal entries and assure that adjustments to the General Ledger are recorded correctly.
• Review, reconcile, and make corrections to transactions recorded in the General Ledger.  This includes transactions pertaining to payment requests, purchase orders, credit card payments and bi-weekly payroll.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and work with auditors as directed.
• Duties include maintaining accounting records for the County fixed assets: recording inventory, tracking valuations, salvage, auctions, depreciation, and monitoring procedures, to ensure compliance with fixed asset system management standards.
• Conduct special research and analysis projects and summarize data and generate reports.
• Review and complete accounting transactions to computer ledgers, review source documents for compliance to rules and regulations, and review and validate proper handling of accounting transactions within designated limits. 
• Maintain accounting and bookkeeping records and filing systems, enter data into computer systems, process transactions, and update accounts.
• 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.
• May cross train in other accounting duties and assist with the training of department and County staff.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

• May assist in grant reporting or auditing.  

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• One year professional experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or professional level finance or accounting experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Valid Driver’s License with an Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting and payroll functions.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Knowledge of IRS wage and employment regulations. 
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office and email. 
• Knowledge of various business databases and applications. 
• 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.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintain electronic records and files.
• Ability to meet critical time deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Ability to provide effective customer service.
• Ability to work in a multi – cultural environment. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

 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, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, 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.

Notice to Applicants:

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

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

Salary : $53,619 - $60,992