Accountant
- Financial Services Maricopa County United States, Arizona, Phoenix 550 West Jackson Street (Show on map) Jun 18, 2026 Posting Date 06/18/26 Application Deadline 06/22/26 Pay Range Min
- Mid•Max
$60,000.
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00 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff About the Position The Accountant coordinates and manages financial resources to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all assigned responsibilities. This position maintains compliance with established accounting principles, internal controls, and security procedures governing Bonds and Fines, Inmate Accounts, Special Fund Accounts, Treasurer Deposits, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Petty Cash, Purchasing Cards (P-Cards), and Travel expenditures. About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety. Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field. Experience One (1) year of accounting experience. Combined education and experience qualifications Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis. Other requirements Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
Training that may be provided on-the-job: Safety; Payroll; PREA.
Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review. Our Preferred Candidate has Public sector accounting experience.
Experience working in a law enforcement environment.
Experience preparing journal entries and conducting periodic general ledger reconciliations. Compensation is more than a salary with
MCSO:
Growth and stability since 1871
Choice of three medical plans
- starting as low as $70/month
Holidays
- 10/year + 1 personal day
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
30% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Clubto serve County employees and their families exclusively
MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
Access to free County gyms
Learn more at Benefits Overview Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
) Performs a variety of accounting assignments, including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of revenue and expenditure transactions, journalizing accounting transactions, and preparing closing period adjustments.
Reviews and audits of various accounting and financial documents, ensuring accuracy and correcting entries when necessary.
Examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with contracts, other agreements, policies, and appropriate regulations.
Prepares trial balances, reconciliations, worksheets, and schedules.
Compiles and prepares journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
Compiles and prepares financial reports and supporting schedules and documentation.
Reviews, evaluates, and assists in preparing and maintaining the budget and internal controls.
May compile operational or capital improvement figures and review and authorize expenditures.
Maintains financial records for various funding sources, including grants and capital improvement projects and prepares reports for such funding agencies.
Reviews invoices and ensures proper documentation, balances against requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
Ensures all required reporting (financial and other) associated with unclaimed property, inmate funds and bonds and fines are completed in a timely manner.
Effectively converse verbally and in writing with peers and external contacts.
Represents MCSO Financial Services Division at meetings.
Recommends ideas to management for updating and improving systems and procedures.
Trains and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
Understands County financial systems and County procedures for A/P, Payroll and A/R.
Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of professional and accounting support staff.
Prepare letters, memos, and other informational work sheets.
Evaluates and reports on complex issues associated with A/P, A/R, Inmate Fund Activity, and payroll.
Identifies issues with IF/CS activity and notify appropriate individuals.
Checks vendor contracts against payments, reconciliations, and conducting or performing special projects assigned.
Meets with operating staff, vendors, contractors, and others regarding invoices and payments.
May perform cost and/or rate studies and analyze cost factors.
May maintain inventory records and participate in physical inventories.
Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages. Work occurs primarily indoors. Tasksrequire sitting for long periods, managingtime pressures and high work volumes with high degree of decision making, concentration, and accuracy. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor. Work environment Indoors
Rarely outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
Conditions may rarely include use of stairs or ladders, high noise level, bright lighting, confined areas, unprotected heights Physical environment Sitting, standing, walking
Driving a vehicle
Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading and distinguishing colors
Bending/kneeling, reaching
Lifting floor to waist twenty (20) pounds
Lifting waist to shoulder twenty (20) pounds
Lifting shoulder to overhead twenty (20) pounds
Carrying a weight of twenty (20) pounds for a distance of 50 feet
Pushing/pulling a weight of twenty (20) pounds for a distance of 50 feet Social environment Interruptions, time pressures
High volume of work
Handling multiple or complicated tasks, frequently changing or unscheduled tasks
Accuracy, concentration/vigilance
Decision making
Working in a team environment in close physical proximity with others
Conditions may rarely include emergencies, public contact, hours beyond standard work week. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of All generally accepted accounting/financial service applications.
Microsoft Office Suite applications, Intermediate level. Skill in Problem solving and taking initiative in resolving issues.
Researching complex data and compiling reports.
Applying high level of detail and organization to tasks. Ability to Communicate effectively in verbal and written format as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Comprehend and interpret financial data and information.
Establish and maintain successful working relationships with peers, management, and external contacts.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices. Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances. Selection Procedure 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now!
