Accountant

What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people. Pinal County Proudly Invests In The Future Of Our 2000 Employees Every Day, And We Have The Best Team! We Offer a Wide Range Of Impressive Benefits, Including Retirement Plans That Are Among The Best Arizona Has To Offer! Just Take a Look: An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit! Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost Dental and Vision Plans Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite Vaccination Clinics Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi Tuition Reimbursement Program Alternative Work Schedules Telehealth Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options Civil Service Leave Van Pool Options Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Job Summary Perform basic accounting work involving recording, accounting, and reporting of financial and technical transactions for County funds and assets and processes accounting and technical documents and related documentation according to County policies and quality standards. Typical Classification Essential Duties Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. Review, approve, and post documents and computer accounting entries, perform technical accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, revenue tracking, reconciliations, special fund accounting, capital assets, and financial reporting, and perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with County policies and quality standards. Record revenue and expenditures to the correct fund, cost center, object code, and sub-ledger to the General Ledger by researching, writing, and posting journal entries and deposits. Research, write, and post journal entries and assure that adjustments to the General Ledger are recorded correctly. Process payment requests, check runs, and payroll. Assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and work with auditors as directed. Oversee County fixed asset recording, inventory, tracking, valuations, salvage, auctions, depreciation, and reporting, monitor procedures, and research issues to assure compliance with fixed asset system management standards. Review, reconcile, and process vendor payments, invoices, and other payment requests. Conduct special research and analysis projects and summarize data and generate reports. Post accounting transactions to computer ledgers, review source documents for compliance to rules and regulations, and review and validate proper handling of accounting transactions within designated limits. Maintain accounting and bookkeeping records and filing systems, enter data into computer systems, process transactions, and update accounts. Provide customer services, respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority, update, retrieve, and release information according to procedures, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution. Cross train in other accounting duties and assist with the training of Finance Department and County staff. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Requirements To Perform Work Associate's degree in Accounting or related field. Three (3) years of accounting and computer experience. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration. Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions. Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment. Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management. Skill in understanding and applying County accounting standards, policies, and procedures. Skill in maintaining accurate and inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors. Ability to perform mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintain electronic records and files. Ability to meet critical time deadlines. Ability to provide effective customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinal County