Accountant III - Central Services - Grants Division

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# **Job Description Summary**

Department - Finance and Risk Management

# **Job Description**

**Job Type: Classified**

**Job Classification: 5244 - Accountant III - Central Services**

**Salary Grade: 15**

**Pay Range**

**Hiring Range: \$68,931 - \$82,721 Annually**

**Pay Range: \$68,931 - \$96,512 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.
• This position is part-time; compensation will align with scheduled
  
  

hours.*

Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management has an opening for

a part-time Accountant III to join our accounting team in the Grants

Division. Thesuccessful candidates will work collaboratively to ensure

the accurate and timely disbursement of vendor payments consistent with

regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. Duties include

preparing monthly reconciliations, FFRs, approving accounts payable

transactions within the general ledger system, billing funders, and

providing support to vendors and County employees on payment processing

inquiries.

Essential Functions

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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

departments needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent

by the supervisor.

• Prepares and maintains financial statements, supporting schedules,
  
  

and reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting

principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations;

• Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate
  
  

recording and reporting of financial transactions;

• Analyzes and monitors cash flow, revenue, and expenditure trends to
  
  

provide recommendations for maintaining financial stability and

operational efficiency;

• Reviews and analyzes financial data to identify discrepancies,
  
  

prepare adjusting entries, and ensure compliance with County

policies and procedures;

• Manages financial activities related to grant funding, including
  
  

monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant

requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant audits;

• Prepares and maintains documentation to support federal, state, and
  
  

County audits of grant-funded expenditures, including billing,

advances, and correspondence;

• Provides technical guidance and training to departmental users on
  
  

the Countys automated financial, accounting, and grants management

systems;

• Oversees the preparation, submission, and archiving of federal,
  
  

state, and County-mandated financial reports and grant-related

documentation;

• Researches and implements changes in legislation and regulations
  
  

impacting accounting and grant compliance, ensuring conformity

across County operations;

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to
  
  

the development and implementation of more efficient accounting and

grants management procedures;

• Participates in audits by preparing documentation, supporting
  
  

schedules, and responding to inquiries, with a focus on grant

compliance and financial accuracy.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
  
  

from an accredited college or university, as efined by the department

head at the time of recruitment, AND two years of professional-level

experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or

financial management.**

• (A masters degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of
  
  

required experience.)**

• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or
  
  

university may be substituted.)**

• 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.**