Accounting Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Accounting
Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting
Posting Date
08/28/26
Final date to receive applications
09/03/26
Pay Range
$20.25 - $32.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Parks and Recreation
About the Position
As an Accounting Specialist with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation, you’ll support critical daily financial operations by reconciling revenue, processing accounts payable transactions, preparing financial reports, maintaining records, and researching discrepancies. Accuracy, timeliness, attention to detail, and sound judgment are essential, as your work directly supports departmental and County financial reporting. Parks relies on accurate and timely revenue and expenditure information throughout the fiscal year to monitor budgets, evaluate available resources, and make informed financial and operational decisions.
This information is also essential for meeting reporting requirements and responding to inquiries from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Finance (DOF). You’ll carefully review, reconcile, and document financial transactions to maintain reliable records and a clear audit trail. This includes identifying discrepancies, researching their cause, documenting corrections, and resolving issues promptly in accordance with County financial policies and procedures.
This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work, values precision, recognizes when financial information does not align, and follows issues through to resolution. Your work will contribute directly to the department’s financial accountability, audit readiness, and responsible management of public resources.
About Us
Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.
At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County’s regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
We Also Value
Associate’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance
Experience in fund accounting and financial systems within a government organization
Experience working with CGI
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
o This position works in Excel every day to maintain, reconcile and review financial information, strong Excel experience is preferred
Job Contributions
Accurately and timely reconcile park revenue between the department point-of-sale system, bank deposits, credit card…
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