Accountant - Financial Services

## Accountant - Financial Services Apply locations:
550 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
June 23, 2026 (1 day left to apply) job requisition :
JR24166
** Posting Date
** 06/18/26
** Final date to receive applications
** 06/22/26
** Pay Range
** Min
- Mid
- Max  $60,000.00 - $79,750.00 - $99,500.00
** Job Type
** Unclassified
* * Department
* * Sheriff
* * About the Position
** The Accountant coordinates and manages financial resources to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all assigned responsibilities. This position maintains compliance with established accounting principles, internal controls, and security procedures governing Bonds and Fines, Inmate Accounts, Special Fund Accounts, Treasurer Deposits, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Petty Cash, Purchasing Cards (P-Cards), and Travel expenditures.
** About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
** Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

** Position Qualifications
** We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
** Education
* ** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
** Experience
* ** One (1) year of accounting experience.
** Combined education and experience qualifications
*** Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.
** Other requirements
*** Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
* Training that may be provided on-the-job:
Safety;
Payroll; PREA.
* ** Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.*
* ** Our Preferred Candidate has
*** Public sector accounting experience.
* Experience working in a law enforcement environment.
* Experience preparing journal entries and conducting periodic general ledger reconciliations.
** Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:*
* * Growth and stability since 1871
* Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
* Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
* Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
* Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
* 30% discount at Kinder Care facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
* MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
* Access to free County gyms
* Learn more at Benefits Overview
** Essential Job Tasks***(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
** Performs a variety of accounting assignments, including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of revenue and expenditure transactions, journalizing accounting transactions, and preparing closing period adjustments.
* Reviews and audits of various accounting and financial documents, ensuring accuracy and correcting entries when necessary.
* Examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with contracts, other agreements, policies, and appropriate regulations.
* Prepares trial balances, reconciliations, worksheets, and schedules.
* Compiles and prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
* Compiles and prepares financial reports and supporting schedules and documentation.
* Reviews, evaluates, and assists in preparing and maintaining the budget and internal controls.
* May compile operational or capital improvement figures and review and authorize expenditures.
* Maintains financial records for various funding sources, including grants and capital improvement…