New

Accountant

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2901 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Mar 03, 2025
Posting Date 03/03/25 Application Deadline 03/06/25 Pay Range $55,016 - $97,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About the Position Finance is not all about numbers at the Department of Transportation. If you see problems as treasures and enjoy utilizing your critical thinking to develop solutions, this is the job for you. As the Accountant, you will partner with our team to advise them on the best financial decisions. About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then join our team and help us build connections. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value 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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more atWork With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience working in the public sector Experience with OnBase, CGI Advantage and CGI InfoAdvantage One year of professional-level accounting work experience Experience with paperless document storage and retrieval software Job Contributions Responds to requests for information; review, investigate, and correct errors in documents and reports; provide technical information to Division staff as authorized Reviews, approves, and posts documents and computer accounting entries, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, and special fund accounting Prepares and processes bank deposits and cash receipts Reconciles transactions and financial activities according to policies; records changes; reviews financial and accounting records and corrects errors Monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and county policies and practices; interprets requests and prepares journal entries Assists and consults Division staff on accounting matters; identifies and research fund status and issues and recommends solutions Approve expenditure requests and monitor compliance to budget plan; update and maintains the cost accounting computer system, and other sub-systems as needed Collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports Manage special projects as directed Provide guidance to departmental staff including Accounting Specialists 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 This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must 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. Apply Now!