Accountant II - Finance & Risk Management

Accountant II - Central Services

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated professional accountant II to join their Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division. Pima County offers many great benefits and upon successful completion of your probationary period, our department offers an alternative work schedule as well as telecommuting, up to two days per week. The FC&R Division is responsible for compiling, issuing, and reviewing accurate and timely interim and year-end financial reports and note disclosures according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for inclusion in the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, dedicated professional with a positive attitude to join our team.

What you'll do:

• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and facilitate the month and year-end close.
• Perform accounting activities related to capital assets, including recording, tracking, reconciling, and analyzing capital asset transactions and balances.
• Assist with the review and reconciliation of capital asset accounts and ensure transactions are properly recorded in accordance with applicable accounting policies and GAAP.
• Assess current practices and procedures and propose recommendations for improvements, if needed.
• Ensure proper accounting methods and policies, accuracy and compliance within the department and the County.
• Perform ad-hoc reports, projects and other tasks as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• An individual with excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• A detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize various critical tasks and meet deadlines and the overall goals of the division.
• An individual with an understanding of accounting principles and the ability to analyze and reconcile financial information, including capital asset balances.
• A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others and to establish cooperative working relationships with co‐workers and other County departments.
• Experience with capital asset accounting, including recording, tracking, reconciling and/or reporting capital assets.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with County policies and applicable regulations;
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring proper classification of financial data;
• Prepares financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, grant reporting, and internal use;
• Analyzes financial data and transactions to identify errors, trends, and variances requiring adjustment or correction;
• Assists in monitoring expenditures, revenues, and budget activity to support financial tracking and compliance;
• Supports grant-related accounting activities, including tracking expenditures and preparing documentation for reporting and audits;
• Prepares adjusting entries and ensures proper recording of financial transactions in accordance with established procedures;
• Participates in audit preparation by organizing records, preparing documentation, and responding to audit inquiries;
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to departmental staff on accounting processes and financial system usage;
• Performs research and resolves moderately complex accounting issues in coordination with senior accounting staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

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…