Accountant I - Finance & Risk Management

Pima County is seeking an Accountant I to join its Finance & Risk Management Department, specifically the Financial Control & Reporting Division. The role supports governmental accounting through account reconciliations, journal entries, financial data analysis, compliance activities, and preparation of financial reports and audit documentation.

What you'll do:

• Prepare account reconciliations and analyze discrepancies
• Prepare accounting entries and research transactions using an automated accounting system
• Ensure proper accounting methods and policies, accuracy and compliance within the department and the County
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other tasks as assigned
• Assists in maintaining general ledger accounts by entering, reviewing, and verifying financial data in County financial systems
• Assists in reconciling accounts by compiling supporting documentation, reviewing transactions, and identifying routine discrepancies for correction
• Reviews financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding in accordance with established procedures
• Assists in preparing financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, financial reporting, and grant-related activities
• Compiles, organizes, and summarizes financial data from established sources for use in reporting and analysis
• Maintains, updates, and verifies financial records and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
• Assists in tracking financial transactions related to expenditures and revenues to support reporting and compliance activities
• Provides routine support to accounting staff and departmental users, including responding to inquiries and assisting with financial system usage

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• ***This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote.*** *T**he Finance & Risk Management Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.***
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in finance or accounting
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Excel, specifically with pivot tables and formulas
• Minimum one (1) year experience performing account reconciliations
• Minimum one (1) year experience in preparing financial journal entries
• Minimum one (1) year experience in compiling and analyzing financial data
• Minimum one (1) year experience in capital asset accounting, including recording, tracking, reconciling, and/or reporting capital assets
• Minimum one (1) year experience working within a governmental accounting environment

Benefits:

• Upon successful completion of your probationary period, an alternative work schedule is offered.
• Upon successful completion of your probationary period, telecommuting is offered, up to two days per week.