Accounting Specialist

Must be an Arizona Resident

Valid Arizona driver’s license required by time of hire

Position Description

Overview:

• Dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist - Cash Receipting
• Role focused exclusively on receivables, cash handling, and deposit responsibilities
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to strict cash handling policies

Cash Handling and Security:

• Collaborate in a team of two for transportation of cash
• Engage in multiple-person cash counting to ensure accuracy
• Strict adherence to company’s policy requiring supervisor oversight during cash deposits

Accounting and Record Keeping:

• Prepare journal vouchers and other general ledger entries
• Perform data entry for accounting transactions into the General Ledger
• Audit and reconcile billing discrepancies
• Process RICO disbursements, maintain ledgers, registers, and accurate records

Reporting and Reconciliation:

• Process daily CACTAS reports, including updates on bonds, fines, and inmate funds for command staff
• Monitor, balance, and reconcile various funds as required
• Reconcile cash storage balance reports
• Monitor and verify accuracy of all checks and electronic transfers

Banking and Receipts Management:

• Efficiently process bank deposits
• Record daily cash receipts for account receivables

Additional Duties:

• Assist the travel coordinator with daily tasks as assigned
• Serve as a backup for Inmate Account Specialist duties when needed

Skills Required

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Understanding of accounting principles, practices, methods
• Familiarity with standard office practices and procedures
• Skill in preparing accurate, complete financial reports
• Ability to maintain and create spreadsheets
• Analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Cash handling experience

Experience Required

• Advanced knowledge in accounts payable, receivable, cash receipting, travel processing
• Two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience

Education Required

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent
• Two (2) years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered