Accounting Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Maricopa County

Maricopa County

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Posting Date

05/08/24

Application Deadline

05/13/24

Pay Range

$ $27.50 hourly

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Facilities Management

About the Position

Do you consider yourself a problem solver and have a passion for validating the cost of goods? Maricopa County's Facilities Management Department is hiring for an Accounting Specialist.

As an Accounting Specialist, you will audit invoices, process payments to vendors, and support the business services division with general accounting activities.

About Us

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet.

Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments.

Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

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

Two years of experience with clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of postsecondary education and/or jobrelated experience may substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis

We Also Value

Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Experience in the use of Maricopa County's financial system CGI Advantage
Experience in governmental accounting

Job Contributions

Audits invoices submitted for approval validates data and compiles documentation
Verifies invoice pricing against contract pricing; demonstrates an understanding of invoice components such as labor, materials, retainage, use tax, sales tax, purchase award documents, and expenditure codes
Monitors payments to assure supporting documentation is complete and meets County requirements and standards
Monitors payments to assure supporting documentation is complete and meets County requirements and standards
Communicates regularly, in writing and verbally, with department personnel, vendors, and customers regarding the accuracy of invoices and payables due
Responds to inquiries/problems from consultants, Finance, and project managers concerning payments and billing prices
Functions as financial system data entry input for invoice payments and purchasing documents
Cross trains with other business services and administrative personnel
Other Job Duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

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.