Accountant (Departmental Promotion Only)

Job Opportunity at Pinal County

Pinal County, a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives, is seeking individuals for rewarding public service careers. Public service not only provides immense sense of purpose but also offers an amazing value to employees including highly sought after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and extremely affordable benefit costs.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

Job Summary : Perform basic accounting work involving recording, accounting, and reporting of financial and technical transactions for County funds and assets and processes accounting and technical documents and related documentation according to County policies and quality standards.

Typical Classification Essential Duties

Review, approve, and post documents and computer accounting entries, perform technical accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, revenue tracking, reconciliations, special fund accounting, capital assets, and financial reporting, and 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, write, and post journal entries and assure that adjustments to the General Ledger are recorded correctly.

Process payment requests, check runs, and payroll.

Assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and work with auditors as directed.

Oversee County fixed asset recording, inventory, tracking, valuations, salvage, auctions, depreciation, and reporting, monitor procedures, and research issues to assure compliance with fixed asset system management standards.

Review, reconcile, and process vendor payments, invoices, and other payment requests.

Conduct special research and analysis projects and summarize data and generate reports.

Post 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.

Cross train in other accounting duties and assist with the training of Finance Department and County staff.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field.

Three (3) years of accounting and computer experience.

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Valid Arizona State Driver's License.

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 functions.

Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.

Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.

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.

Ability to provide effective customer service.

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.

This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Development Services Department Only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits including :

• 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
• 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
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• 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.