Accountant III - Finance & Risk Management

at Pima County Government in Tucson, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Department - Finance & Risk Management

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5244 - Accountant III - Central Services

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $69,908 - $83,886 Annually 

Pay Range: $69,908 - $97,864 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.

The first review of applications will be on  05/15/2026.

Pima County Department of Finance & Risk Management has an opening for multiple Accountant III’s to join our accounting team in the Grants Division. The successful 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:

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.

• 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 County’s 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;

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND two years of professional accounting or financial statement auditing experience.

(A Master’s 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.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in an Accountant II – Central Services or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

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.

• Minimum two (2) years experience compiling and analyzing data to prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.

• 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 of 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.