Accountant 2

Job Description Summary

Department - Sheriff's Department

Job Description

REVISED

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

The first review of applications will be on 07/03/2026.

The Accountant II performs professional financial accounting work within a financial division of an Elected Official’s office, requiring theoretical knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and methods of professional accounting. This classification differs from Accountant I due to the level of complexity of assigned projects.

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.

• Performs required accounting internal control activities, such as reconciling cash, ensuring data in the automated accounting system matches source documents, and balancing input against control and validation reports;

• Analyzes and reconciles discrepancies between data input, internal controls, and output reports;

• Creates adjusting or correcting accounting transaction documents to address discrepancies;

• Ensures data entered into the automated financial accounting system is processed, balanced, recorded, and reported accurately and in a timely manner;

• Analyzes and classifies transactions and items by researching source documents to determine the appropriate transaction code, item code, funding source, and record-keeping requirements;

• Ensures departmental compliance with Board of Supervisors policies and Administrative Procedures;

• Observes accounting processes and makes recommendations to the supervisor for procedural improvements and changes to report output;

• Assists in developing and maintaining internal controls;

• Reviews accounting reports for accuracy in revenues and expenditures and makes recommendations for necessary corrections;

• Bills, collects, accounts for, and manages a variety of debts;

• Assists in training and reviewing the work of accounting support personnel;

• May assist in testing financial system upgrades and reports;

• May prepare, project, and monitor departmental and grant budgets and prepare various reports for submission to private grantors, state, and federal governments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing or accounting analysis, or financial management research.

OR:

One year with Pima County in an Accountant I, Financial Analyst I,  or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(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.):

• Minimum two (2) years experience using Microsoft Excel.

• Minimum two (2) years experience processing accounts payable.

• Experience writing and/or editing procedures.

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 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 Certifications: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: 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. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Pima Countydetermineswhether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. 

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion Activity - simple grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision.

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.