Pinal County Accountant
What are you looking for in a new position? If you're like many other people, doing something meaningful is important to you. What about work / life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An amazing 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 just might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who takes care of and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests every day into the future of our 2000 employees, and we have the best employees! We offer a suite of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are some of 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 AnnuallyTen Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OnePaid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) YearsTwo Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous ServiceFour Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceFour Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceComprehensive Wellness ProgramQuarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events OnsiteVaccination ClinicsOnsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening EventsSkin Cancer Screening Events OnsiteBiometrics and Health Screening Events OnsiteFinancial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & OnlineFitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai ChiRetirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose FromSome Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision PlansTuition Reimbursement ProgramAlternative Work SchedulesTelehealthQualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of EducationEmployee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development OptionsCivil Service LeaveVanPool OptionsShort-Term Disability Employer PaidBasic Life Insurance - Employer PaidFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesSuite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer InsurancePlus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)
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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.
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JOB SUMMARY 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.
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 :
Bachelor's 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 Driver's License with an Arizona Driver's 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.