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Pima County Government

Accountant III - Sheriff's Department

Pima County Government, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Accountant III - Sheriff's Department Pima County Government

Job Type:

Classified

Job Classification:

5245 - Accountant III - Elected Officials

Salary Grade:

15

Pay Range:

$68,931 - $96,512 annually

Hiring Range (estimated):

$68,931 - $82,721 annually

Open until filled.

Responsibilities

Participate in preparation of interim and annual financial statements and reports.

Prepare year‑end working trial balances and supporting accounting schedules.

Provide technical assistance to Auditor General staff.

Collect, analyze, and balance financial and statistical data for all funds.

Review and analyze accounting transactions, validate account coding, and maintain records.

Reconcile accounting activities and produce operating procedures with flow charts.

Provide operational advice and training on use of automated financial system.

Monitor general ledger entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and procedures.

Implement legislative changes (IRS codes, wage and hour laws, sales taxes, etc.).

Prepare data for monthly, quarterly or annual regulatory reports (e.g., 941, sales tax, W‑2, 1099).

Prepare audit work sheets and supporting documentation for annual reports.

Analyze reports from automated financial systems.

Provide centralized billing and collection services.

Assess requested changes to financial systems, research feasibility and recommend improvements.

Develop specifications for accounting transaction changes for automated interfaces.

Monitor transactions related to cash, property tax, LGIP, interest accumulation.

Manage cash for federal grant programs.

Provide technical assistance and education on IRS regulation, wage and hour laws, GAAP.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or closely related field.

Two years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, accounting analysis, or financial management research.

Or two years with Pima County in an Accountant II, Financial Analyst II, or closely related position.

CPA designation is an asset (optional).

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries Wellness and Fitness Services

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