Accountant III - Finance & Risk Management

Job Description Summary

Department
- Finance & Risk Management

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5244 - Accountant III
- Central Services

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually

Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management is seeking a dynamic, motivated professional to join its Revenue Management Division. Primary tasks include providing centralized billing and collection services for assigned departments, completing reconciliations, processing journal entries, compiling and analyzing data for reports, and assisting in the preparation and/or updating of internal procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience working with automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office.

If you enjoy working collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals and have a passion for learning, growing, and serving others, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.

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.

• Prepares, reviews, and interprets financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and County requirements;
• Analyzes complex financial data, including cash flow, revenues, and expenditures, and develops recommendations to support financial stability and decision‑making;
• Monitors Countywide and departmental financial activity to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with policies and regulations;
• Oversees complex reconciliations and resolves significant discrepancies in financial records and reporting;
• Leads accounting activities related to grants, including compliance monitoring, reporting, and coordination of audit requirements;
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by identifying systemic issues and recommending corrective actions;
• Researches and applies changes in accounting standards, regulations, and legislation impacting County financial operations;
• Develops and implements improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems;
• Provides advanced technical guidance and consultation to staff and departmental users on accounting practices and financial systems;
• Participates in audits by preparing complex documentation, analyzing findings, and coordinating resolution of issues.

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 recruitment AND 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.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in an Accountant II –…