Pima County · 7 hours ago
Accountant III - Payroll -
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $84K/yr
2+ years expPima County is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their payroll team in the Finance and Risk Management department. In this role, you will help process biweekly payroll for nearly 7,000 employees, ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and county personnel policies.
GovernmentHealth CareRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Auditing electronic timecards
Managing pension plans
Handling quarterly taxes and W-2s
Providing excellent customer service to employees
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
Participates in audits by preparing documentation, supporting schedules, and responding to inquiries, with a focus on grant compliance and financial accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment
Two years of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management
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
Minimum three (3) years experience in payroll operations, including but not limited to processing electronic timecards, applying human resource policies to timecards, reviewing and adjusting employee accrual banks, processing 941 returns, processing garnishments, retirements, and employee benefits
Minimum three (3) years experience utilizing an electronic payroll platform (ADP, Kronos, Workday, etc.)
Minimum two (2) years experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, or financial management
Minimum two (2) years experience working on a team while providing customer service
Minimum two (2) years experience using Outlook, Excel, and Adobe
Benefits
Alternative work schedules, providing greater flexibility to support work-life balance
Company
Pima County
Pima County is a government sector that provides health, development, business, community, sustainability, wastewater & recycling services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.49M
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