Accountant II - Central Services - Trainee

Job Summary

Finance and Risk Management Department – Accountant II – Central Services – Classified – Salary Grade 13 – Open Until Filled.

Classified. Salary Range: $60,507 – $84,718 annually (Hiring Range: $60,507 – $72,612).

Note:

5% lower salary during trainee period ($57,745.67).

The FC & R Division compiles, issues, and reviews accurate financial reports according to GAAP for inclusion in the County's ACFR.

• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, facilitate month and year-end close.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with governmental accounting standards.
• Perform reconciliations and develop/adopt ad-hoc reports.
• Support special projects and assignments as directed.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, maintain accuracy and internal control integrity.
• Review, audit, analyze, and reconcile financial information related to grant‑funded expenditures.
• Prepare documentation to support federal, state, and county audit inspections.
• Compile and analyze data, prepare responses, and reports to program managers and the finance department regarding grant budget projections.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the accounting function and implement efficient procedures.
• Analyze cash position, revenue, and expenditure projections.
• Lead and train staff on compliance and grant/governmental accounting activities.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings with supervisors, teams, and program managers.
• Provide operational advice and training on the automated financial and grants management system to departmental users.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration, or related field.
• Or Associate’s degree with two years of accounting experience.
• Or four years of experience with Pima County in a role that reconciles and verifies accounting information or contracts/grants administration.
• Must clearly document qualifying education and experience in the application.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience performing account reconciliations.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience preparing financial journal entries.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience compiling and analyzing financial data.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a governmental accounting environment.

Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure may lead to termination.

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working conditions will be determined by position.

Upon successful completion of the probationary period, employees may receive an alternative work schedule and telecommuting up to two days per week.

Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.