Pinal County
Florence, Arizona, United States
Accountant, Senior (Departmental Promotion Only)
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Job Description
Description
Purpose. Reward. Balance.
Have you ever wondered if you are truly contributing toward something meaningful? If youre looking for something more rewarding that isnt based on profits, consider serving the community you live in.
Public service is a fulfilling career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose it also impacts you financially as well. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!
Pinal County paves the way to work/life balance. Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus generous paid time off?
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Check out all of our benefit offerings
An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
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Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
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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
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Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
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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
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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
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
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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
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
VanPool 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
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:
Perform complex accounting work and act as a lead accountant for other accounting staff in reviewing and analyzing accounting documents and records, compiling and reviewing information required for a variety of financial reports; monitors documents and technical reports and assure the proper recording of accounting transactions under general supervision.
Example of 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.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assist in leading a financial unit by screening and assigning workload, planning, prioritizing, assigning tasks and projects, training staff, monitoring work and meeting regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, problems and technical issues; may be required to supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
- Lead accounting operations, review and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations, funding agency standards, and county policies and control practices.
- Review financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
- Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.
- Lead and coordinate the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and other mandated and special-use financial reports and compile, review, analyze, and update financial statement schedules and supporting documentation.
- Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
- Review and manage accounting records, identify and research accounting issues, and recommend solutions.
- Reconcile technical and financial transactions, review and investigate financial and accounting records, assure fund integrity, and resolve issues according to policies.
- Research and resolve accounting issues, provide customer services to County departments, and coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies.
- Provide consultation and advice on accounting and internal controls and interpret and explain policies and procedures.
- 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.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- None.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
- Three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Public Sector accounting.
- Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager.
- Valid Drivers License with an Arizona Drivers License required 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 Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- 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.
- Skill in analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations for solving problems.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and complex variables and preparing financial reports.
- Skill in reviewing and analyzing 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, feel, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stoop, 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Development Services Department Only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.