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Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5156 - Accounting Supervisor - Central Services

Salary Grade: 17

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $80,508 - $88,559 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

First review of applications will be on 4/25/2025

Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management has multiple openings for a skilled and motivated leaders to join its Finance Grants Division as a Grant Accountant Supervisor. In this key role, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for managing the fiscal aspects of grants. Your team will ensure that funds are properly allocated, expenditures are accurately tracked, accounting entries are correct, and all reporting complies with grant regulations. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, dependable, and innovative leader who fosters collaboration and professional growth. You will provide mentorship and guidance to your team while prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. Your leadership will help build a positive, solution-oriented environment that drives team success.

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 need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and prepares financial analysis, interim and annual financial statements, policies, procedures, and reports, ensuring compliance with governmental requirements;

• Oversees fund accounting, grant accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for county departments;

• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the County’s financial management systems through regular monitoring and auditing of accounting transactions;

• Reviews and recommends improvements to accounting and administrative controls, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity;

• Ensures timely compliance with legal deadlines for contract payments, wage assignments, tax levies, tax reporting, W2s, 1099s, and other financial obligations;

• Participates in audits conducted by external auditors, including the Single Audit and annual county-wide financial statement audit;

• Supervises and prepares the financial and statistical sections of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with GAAP;

• Establishes and maintains liaison relationships with financial and management personnel across county departments, addressing financial issues and providing guidance;

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates accounting staff, assigning work, setting priorities, and ensuring the timely completion of tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in finance, accounting, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND three years of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management.

(CPA designation may substitute for one year of the required professional accounting 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. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in grants accounting.

• Experience working with ERP systems, including grants accounting systems and general ledger.

• Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, specifically in pivot tables, VLookUps, and formulas.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates 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.