Accounting Specialist I - Treasurer (Prescott)

Role

Join our Team as an Accounting Specialist I with the Yavapai County Treasurer’s Office!

In this role, you will serve as the first point of contact for our customers - whether in person, via phone or through email. This customer-focused position is the vital to our financial operations, involving handling of cash, checks, and credit transactions. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding service.

At Yavapai County, we prioritize our people. We are dedicated to being a premier employer, striving to create a work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to achieve success. We care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we integrate these principles into our daily activities.

Whether you are embarking on your career journey, seeking opportunities for growth, or wishing to join a dynamic team where you can make a meaningful impact in your community while building a fulfilling career, we invite you to become part of our vibrant team. As an employee of Yavapai County Government, you will have the opportunity to work across one of our many unique departments, each dedicated to providing essential services to our community and offering a diverse array of career paths. With numerous opportunities for advancement and professional development, you can cultivate a long and rewarding career with us. Join us in making Yavapai County an exceptional place to work and live.

Yavapai County… because people matter.

Review complete class specification for Accounting Specialist I here.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Performs accounting and bookkeeping operations unique to the division or department assigned; processes accounts payable by authorizing payment and entering payment information into financial and/or case management systems.
• Maintains related filing systems and makes journal entries; checks invoices against purchase orders for accuracy and forwards for approval to pay.
• Prints checks, obtains signatures and distributes through mail and/or pick up.
• Enters billing and/or claims information into computer, mails bills and receipts for incoming payments.
• Audits payable, claims, purchase orders and/or invoices, checking for accuracy of data entry and adherence to County policies and procedures; researches and corrects errors.
• Accepts payments for bills and provides change and receipts to customers; posts and balances accounts receivable, sends through processing machinery and/or makes daily or weekly bank deposits; balances cash drawer; reconciles general ledger and deposits funds.
• Types letters, memos, charts, labels, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, forms, or other correspondence.
• Prepares complex, routine, and non-routine reports (including annual reports) as requested, including those required by local, state, and federal agencies utilizing a variety of software.
• May assist with research, preparation, and revisions of presentation materials.
• Enters and retrieves information from a computer terminal; uses the computer system to retrieve a variety of daily, monthly, and yearly reports.
• Provides customer service and support; responds to inquiries and/or directs individuals to the appropriate area or assists them with information and answering questions.
• Opens, stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming, interoffice, and outgoing mail.
• Files and retrieves documents from filing system.
• Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, fax, or email.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in general bookkeeping and/or accounting.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Employee Benefits

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
  

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
  
  

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
  
  

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Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Arizona