Accountant II - Central Services - Trainee

Job Description Summary Department - Finance and Risk Management

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5391 - Accountant II - Central Services

Salary Grade: 13

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $60,507 - $72,612 Annually

Pay Range: $60,507 - $84,718 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

*Salary is 5% less during the trainee period, $57,745.67 annually. Starting salary after successful completion of the Trainee period (up to 24 months) is $60,507 annually.

The first review of applications will be on 04/17/2026 .

The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated professional accountant II to join their Financial Control & Reporting (FC&R) Division. Pima County offers many great benefits, and upon successful completion of your probationary period, our Department offers an alternative work schedule as well as telecommuting, up to two days per week. The FC&R Division is responsible for compiling, issuing, and reviewing accurate and timely interim and year-end financial reports and note disclosures according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for inclusion in the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, dedicated professional with a positive attitude to join our team.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and facilitate the month and year-end close.

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with governmental accounting standards; perform reconciliations; develop and analyze ad-hoc reports; and support special projects and other assignments as directed.

• Ensure adherence to established accounting standards and maintain accuracy and internal control integrity.

What we’re looking for:

• An individual with excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

• A detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize various critical tasks and meet deadlines, and the overall goals of the division.

• A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others, and to establish cooperative working relationships with co‐workers and other County departments.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Reviews, audits, analyzes, and reconciles all financial information and documents supporting grant-funded expenditures in the general ledger;

• Prepares and maintains documentation to support federal, state, and county audit inspections of financial transactions, including billing, advances, and correspondence;

• Compiles and analyzes data and prepares responses and reports to program managers and the finance department regarding the grant budget projections;

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement within the accounting function and contributes to the implementation of efficient and effective financial processes;

• Analyzes, determines, and prepares cash position, revenue, and expenditure projections;

• Leads and trains other staff in compliance and grant/governmental accounting activities;

• Participates in weekly and monthly meetings with supervisors, teams, and program managers;

• Provides operational advice and training on the use of the automated financial and grants management system to County departmental users.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration, or other closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or other closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two years of accounting experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four years of experience with Pima County in a position that reconciles and verifies accounting information from manual or automated sources and/or contracts/grants administration.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance or accounting.

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Minimum two (2) years experience using Microsoft Excel, specifically with pivot tables and formulas.

• Minimum two (2) years experience performing account reconciliations.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in preparing financial journal entries.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in compiling and analyzing financial data

• Minimum two (2) years experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.


Special Notice : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.