Accountant III - Finance & Risk Management

Job Summary

Department – Finance & Risk Management. Classified – 5244 – Accountant III – Central Services. Salary Grade 15. Hiring Pay Range $69,908 – $97,864 annually (estimated $69,908 – $83,886). Position open until filled.

• Prepare and maintain financial statements, schedules, and reports in compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Analyze cash flow, revenue, and expenditure trends to recommend strategies for financial stability and operational efficiency.
• Review financial data, identify discrepancies, prepare adjusting entries, and ensure compliance with County policies and procedures.
• Manage financial activities related to grant funding, including monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant audits.
• Prepare documentation to support federal, state, and County audits of grant‑funded expenditures, including billing, advances, and correspondence.
• Provide technical guidance and training to departmental users on the County’s automated financial, accounting, and grants management systems.
• Oversee the preparation, submission, and archiving of federal, state, and County‑mandated financial reports and grant‑related documentation.
• Research and implement changes in legislation and regulations impacting accounting and grant compliance, ensuring conformity across County operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of more efficient accounting and grants management procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional accounting or financial statement auditing experience. (A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)
• OR one year with Pima County in an Accountant II – Central Services or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the application.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.
• Two years experience compiling and analyzing data to prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Two years experience using Microsoft Excel, specifically with pivot tables and formulas.
• Two years experience performing account reconciliations.
• Two years experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Pima County Human Resources will admit only candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on education and experience, and candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated against any advertised preferred qualifications. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments or testing may be required.

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

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Work is performed in an office environment. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

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