Accountant - Phoenix, United States - Maricopa County

Maricopa County

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Posting Date

05/14/24

Application Deadline

05/17/24

Pay Range

$52,000 - $89,500 annually

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Treasurer

About the Position

This position will provide reporting and financial services to internal agencies and external customers (schools, special districts, cities, towns, and state) so that they can conduct their operations, make informed decisions, manage resources, and report results to their agency.

About Us

The Maricopa County Treasurer is responsible for collecting all real and personal property taxes for the nation's 4th largest County with over 1,700 taxing districts that include state, County, incorporated cities and towns, schools, community colleges, and special districts.

Financial Services is responsible for ensuring all amounts collected are distributed to the proper taxing district.

Join a team of change agents and be part of the exciting technology transformation taking place at the Office of the Treasurer We are updating our internal general ledger system and property tax system and building an all-new online eGovernment service center.

If you would like to be part of a challenging and rewarding team of innovators, this is the place for you

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost, highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day
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We Require

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

We Also Value

Two or more years of professional accounting experience

Job Contributions

Performs a variety of accounting assignments including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of revenue and expenditure transactions, journalizing accounting transactions, and preparing closing period adjustments
Reviews and audits a variety of accounting and financial documents ensuring accuracy and makes correcting entries when necessary
Prepares trial balances, reconciliations, worksheets, and schedules
Compiles and prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements
Compiles and prepares financial reports and supporting schedules and documentation
May compile departmental operational and/or capital improvement information
Maintains financial records for various funding sources, including grants and capital expenses
Makes complex or difficult adjusting entries affecting several subsystems of a departmental accounting system
Reviews invoices and ensures proper documentation, balances against requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts
Maintains accurate records and files
May direct the work of others on a projector daytoday basis
Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Must be able to work in a typical, indoor office environment
Must have manual dexterity of hands and body to operate office equipment
Must manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, teamoriented activities, prompt decisionmaking, and interaction with government officials and the public
Must constantly maintain concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior, and a professional demeanor

Selection ProcedureMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.