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Accountant
Polk County Sheriff's Office 3.8
Winter Haven, FL jobs
Concept
The Accountant assists in monitoring the fiscal accountability for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The member performs operational duties and tasks specific to the position.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.
The Accountant shall perform any other duties and tasks that may be required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.
Employee Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Wellness Incentives
10 Paid Holidays
FRS Retirement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
Free Employee Gym
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Education Incentive
Deferred Compensation Plan
Free Employee Health Clinic
Essential Functions
Create new ledger accounts
Prepares monthly law enforcement trust fund report
Awareness of and compliance with internal controls
Prepares journal entries as necessary
Reconcile bank accounts
Reconcile liability accounts as assigned
Calculate interest earned
Build Affordable Care Act files for IRS reporting
Reconcile general ledger accounts
Maintain integrity of inmate accounting system
Prepare applicable schedules for external auditors
Count and balance inmate cash
Generate invoices and monitor outstanding receivables
Research and respond to assist inmate accounts inquiries
Prepare fuel sales tax rebate report
Maintain compliance with Patriot Act and anti-money laundering laws
Prepare inmate affidavit certificates
Maintain compliance with inmate debt and unclaimed cash policy and laws
Mail out of county surety bonds
Reconcile credit card processor receipts to general ledger
Prepare monthly cash draw requests to BOCC
Generate money orders for released or transferred inmates
Monitor daily bank activity
Prepare claims for grants and reimbursable agreements
Maintain and reconcile fiduciary accounts
Maintain compliance with grantor/contractor terms and conditions
Prepare bank deposit for Inmate Accounts
Transmit funds to Department of Revenue
Administer for general ledger system (access and permissions) under supervisions of Dep. Director/Director
Other projects as assigned
Assist Dep. Director in preparation and filing of mandated forfeiture reports
Education, Professional Certification or License
Minimum four (4) year college degree from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Professional Experience
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications
Environmental Conditions
Works in an office environment with normal stress levels
Requires an understanding of accounting principles and processes
Knowledge of
PCSO policy and procedures
Various computer software
Internal controls
Numerical sequencing
Accounting
Fiscal Services policy and procedures
Audit theory
Generally accepted accounting principles
Finance system
Ability to
Maintain confidentiality
Operate office equipment
Operate calculator
Read and write English
Skills
Accounting
Interpersonal
Mathematical
Analytical
Computer
Reconciling
Keyboarding
Microsoft Excel
Website Navigation
Physical Requirements
Lift/carry 30 lbs.
Speak English understandably
Sit for long periods
Manual dexterity
See at a normal range or with accommodation
Ambulate independently
Hear at a normal level or with accommodation
Other
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Min USD $52,079.04/Yr. Max USD $70,978.13/Yr.
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Accountant
El Paso County, Co 3.9
Colorado Springs, CO jobs
Join our team as an Accountant and play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of El Paso County! You'll be responsible for analyzing, preparing, and posting journal entries, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, and various policies. Your duties will include reconciling the general ledger, preparing comprehensive
financial reports, managing grant reporting, and assisting with audits. You'll communicate with County and
State employees, perform monthly reconciliations, and track capital assets.
This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with computerized accounting
systems. If you're reliable, trustworthy, and ready to contribute to our financial excellence, we want to hear
from you! APPLY TODAY!!!
Hiring Range: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, subject to change.
Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Performs a variety of accounting functions which may include but are not limited to analysis of data received from departments/offices and outside clients for compliance to GAAP, GASB, Federal, State, and Local policies and procedures, preparation of journals, preparation of statements and schedules for the annual audit, monitoring and tracking of all County capital assets, and reconciliation of the General Ledger against the Treasurer's report. Tracks materials used, permits, projects and Federal, State, and Grantor reimbursements. Tracks Accounts Receivable. This position is part of the Accountant career progression series, which includes Accountant and Senior Accountant. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the classification specification and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
* Analyzes, prepares, and posts all journal entries to the general ledger, including the Treasurer's Interface. Analyzes and reviews the general ledger to ensure that accounts are maintained in a consistent manner with GAAP, GASB, Federal, State, and Local policies and procedures.
* Analyzes and reviews the general ledger to ensure that accounts are maintained in a consistent manner, including Accounts Receivable, Due To, and Due From.
* Reconciles General Ledger to the Treasurer's report.
* Ensures the accuracy of reporting to grantors to maximize funding and reimbursement to the County.
* Prepares billing backup for invoicing other agencies; works directly with departments/divisions on accounting issues.
* Prepares permits and surcharges, prepares monthly billings, compiles deposits for various divisions, and tracks Accounts Receivables.
* Assists with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other management reports.
* Tracks all Capital Assets using the automated County-wide system.
* Assists with the annual audit, including gathering information from the auditors, Budget administration staff, and departmental staff. Prepares year-end closing entries, statements, and schedules for the audit.
* Tracks Certificate of Participation (COP) Vendor Payments and coordinates COP approvals.
* Prepares year-end entries on fixed assets, infrastructure, COP's WIP, interest, amortization schedules, summary of debt services, COP premium, and bond costs amortizations.
* Verifies capital asset data each month. Verifies departmental capital asset inventories on a rotating basis.
* Prepares and distributes monthly expenditure reports and/or appropriate notification to all County departments.
* Reconciles 941's to the General Ledger as required.
* Tracks and distributes Subdivision Releases.
* Tracks materials used for projects through the Job Cost System. Analyzes job costs and equipment attachments, ensuring all job cost codes are used correctly.
* Compiles inventory for various divisions. Provides the accounting team with year-end reports. Compiles information for the auditors.
* Assists auditors with review of financial records in order to establish the financial condition of the County and maintain a high-ranking bond standard.
* Conducts various research projects requested by County departments or the general public, including CORA requests.
* Serves as a backup to the Lead Accountant and other accountants.
* Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
* Knowledge of the principles and techniques in cost/benefit, productivity, and economic analyses.
* Working knowledge of governmental fund accounting preferred.
* Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and practices.
* Must possess strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
* Must have strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County staff, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
* Ability to reconcile and balance reports.
* Ability to successfully complete the Accountant matrix.
* Ability to use a computer and various applications, including spreadsheets and accounting software.
* Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality; must be honest and trustworthy.
* Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and calculators.
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Preferred Education & Experience
* Two years of directly related accounting experience.
* Governmental and/or public accounting experience.
Licenses/Certificates
* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Pre-Employment Requirements
* Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Duties are primarily performed in an office and remote work environment; some travel may be required.
The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.
$68k-78k yearly 11d ago
Accountant 2
Arizona Department of Administration 4.3
Phoenix, AZ jobs
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona's children through prevention, services, and support.
Accountant 2
Job Location:
Address: FINANCE
3003 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85339
Posting Details:
Salary: $26.4424 hourly/ $55,000.19 annually
Grade: 20
Closing Date: January 18, 2026
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Deputy Administrator of Accounting and Accounts Receivable Supervisor, this position of Staff Accountant will perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the department. Key duties include maintaining accurate records in QuickBooks, analyzing financial data, preparing reports, managing receivables and cash receipts, collecting outstanding payments, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Maintains accurate financial records and performs daily and monthly transactions using QuickBooks for clients receiving Social Security Benefits.
Manages and collects outstanding payments from clients: resolve overdue bills, negotiate payment plans, and maintain accurate financial records.
Gathers and compiles complex data and writes reports summarizing financial transactions and status of accounts for a given period. Reviews and analyzes such fiscal transactions as billings and invoices, payments or other financial documents. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Work on various entries and revisions to agency accounts, ledgers, and financial records.
Responsible for identifying relevant insights and compiling analytical reports
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge Of:
Accounts receivable, state debt collection laws, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
QuickBooks
Information systems/databases
Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable agency manuals, policies and procedures and the information contained therein
Fiscal principles and practices
Analysis and reporting of financial data
Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting
Internal control structures, and fiscal management
Methods and techniques of automated financial systems
Skills In:
Analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data
Maintaining accurate accounting records in QuickBooks and the Arizona Financial System (AZ360)
Monitoring accounts for overdue payments, negotiating payment plans, and resolving billing issues
Generating and sending out invoices and following up on past-due balances
Submitting accounts with several delinquent balances to a third-party collections agency if necessary
Recording financial transactions
Reconciling bank statements and monitoring bank transactions
Compiling and presenting financial reports, such as balance sheets
Ensuring financial statements and records comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards
Examining financial documents and Financial transactions to ensure compliance and rectify any discrepancies
Assisting management with decision-making by providing financial data and analysis
Problem solving
Developing correspondence, reports, and procedures
Effective verbal and written skills
Ability To:
Coordinate and resolve inter-departmental problems/issues
Perform independent research
Maintain a strong work ethic and attention to detail
Work independently with little to no supervision
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Organize and maintain files, accurate records, and business processes of optimized workload and productivity
Work concurrently on multiple tasks and change task/work priorities based on workload and situations
Recognize potential issues and pro-actively address and solve
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or similar.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a closely related field required; One year experience as an Accountant 1 or equivalent.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ************ or by email at *************. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
$55k yearly 60d+ ago
Accountant II
Arizona Department of Administration 4.3
Phoenix, AZ jobs
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Accountant II
Job Location:
Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
This position may offer the ability to work remotely on a hybrid basis, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures
Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Avenue, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: Up to $56,453 (DOE)
Grade: 20
Open Until Filled (1st Review of Resumes 1/23/2026)
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a dedicated and analytical professional to join our team as an Accountant II. In this role, you will perform advanced professional accounting work essential to the integrity of our financial operations, specifically supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, and comprehensive financial reconciliation functions. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end processing of deposits, billings, and inter-agency transactions, while maintaining meticulous benefits billing records and proactively resolving aging balances or discrepancies.
As a key member of the finance team, you will utilize automated financial systems to execute complex adjustments and provide critical audit support. By applying state accounting policies and rigorous internal controls, you will ensure that all financial activities are accurate, timely, and fully compliant with state standards. This position offers a dynamic environment for an accounting professional who excels at problem-solving and is committed to maintaining high-quality financial reporting and operational excellence for the State of Arizona.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Manage Accounts Receivable by recording, tracking, and reconciling billings, adjustments, and modifications, while maintaining accurate benefit billing records, including adds, changes, updates, and stop reports.
Approve financial documents in AZ360 in accordance with delegated authority. Maintain documentation to support internal controls, audits, and compliance reviews.
Process daily cash receipts to includes wires, interface files for CR docs, and remote depositing to bank. Also responsible for the daily activities on the payment website.
Perform reconciliations & reporting and assist with financial reporting and audit support.
Act as lead and assist with training and development for lower level positions.
Process vendor payments & adjustments.
Process Inter-Agency & Intra-Agency payments & adjustments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Advanced governmental and financial accounting principles and theory (FASB, GASB)
Use of the AZ360 accounting system
Reconciliation procedures
Acquisition, disposal, and depreciation methods for fixed assets
Accrual, cash, and Fund (modified accrual) based accounting
Office methods, procedures, and equipment
Department of Administration rules and regulations
Database structures or other applications necessary to use and modify data
Skills in:
Math at a college level: ratio analysis, amortization calculations, variance analysis, cost of goods sold calculations, and multivariable problem-solving
Oral and written communications
Operation of computers and software applications
Analyzing and interpreting ADOA policy and procedures
Work management, time management, and organization
Analysis and interpretation of financial data to support judgments and decisions
Work techniques necessary to maintain accounting records in automated accounting systems
Interpersonal, group, and team-building skills
Ability to:
Merge both knowledge and skill within a dynamic environment to produce a wide variety of accounting specialties within the confines of a single position
Selective Preference(s):
Experience working in the State accounting environment
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at ****************************** for assistance
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
$56.5k yearly 7d ago
Statewide Accountant 1 (Federal)
Arizona Department of Administration 4.3
Phoenix, AZ jobs
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Statewide Accountant 1 (Federal)
Job Location:
Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures
Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 302, Phoenix 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: Up to $56,453.00
Grade: 20
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional for the position of Statewide Accountant 1 - Federal.
This is an entry-level yet challenging accounting and finance role that involves performing professional work of greater than average difficulty and responsibility due to the unique and complex nature of statewide governmental accounting. The primary focus of this position is to support the compliance and monitoring of Federal grants and projects, ensuring adherence to the requirements of the Federal Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), and assisting in the preparation of the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP).
Operating under minimal supervision, the Statewide Accountant 1 acts in a crucial support role for the Financial Operations unit of the General Accounting Office (GAO). Key responsibilities include applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) theories and concepts within a complex statewide environment. This position is primarily responsible for key accounting areas and critical assignments, including assisting agencies with the processing of financial transactions within the AZ360 FIN system. A significant aspect of this role involves responding to agencies, boards, commissions, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), and the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) by providing the necessary guidance and/or research to resolve complex financial problems. The incumbent will also execute basic assignments mandated by statute and statewide accounting policies. Secondary responsibilities may include reviewing agencies' accounting and financial procedures to assure the integrity of the statewide financial systems.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Monitors, reviews and processes documents in the AZ360 financial system for the cost accounting area.
Responds to agencies, boards and commissions by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or
situations defined by the requesting entity related to the AFIS cost accounting functionality and Federal grants.
Performs complex assignments mandated by statute or Federal regulations and/agreements which may include reviewing
subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff recommendations.
Works on system fixes and enhancements for improvements to the development and testing of the AZ360 financial system.
Assists with Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) and Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) preparation.
Assists in preparation of training materials for the AZ360 FIN cost accounting functionality and Federal grants.
Makes recommendations for improvement, applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
Research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance, and final technical report referencing.
Methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems.
Customer service etiquette.
Skills in:
Work organization and accomplishment.
Analysis and interpretation of financial data.
Spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques.
Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through financial systems (includes personal and mainframe computer skills).
Leadership and interpersonal relationships.
Oral and written communications.
Multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis.
Collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals.
Ability to:
Analyze and make recommendations and decisions under pressure.
Apply active listening and effective communication.
Provide and receive feedback.
Prioritize, plan, and organize multiple tasks.
Pursue ongoing professional development.
Work independently and collaboratively.
Apply time management skills.
Track and organize documentation.
Selective Preference(s):
Prior public sector accounting experience
Pre-Employment Requirements:
A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor's degree in a related subject with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses and an additional 18 hours in business related courses. A license as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Arizona may substitute for the accounting degree
Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at ****************************** for assistance
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
$56.5k yearly 60d+ ago
Investment Accountant
Arizona Department of Administration 4.3
Phoenix, AZ jobs
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona's public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state.
INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT
Job Location:
Address: 3010 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #200
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Posting Details:
Salary: $76,000 - $105,000
Grade: 24
Closing Date: January 21, 2026
*Please Note: This is a hybrid position with on-site and remote work.
**Please Note: This is an Internal PSPRS only announcement, open to current PSPRS employees only.
Job Summary:
Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive? If so, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona's public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you'll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.
The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona's community of police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit ************* to learn more about our agency.
JOB SUMMARY:
PSPRS is currently seeking a highly motivated and reliable Accounting professional to join its Investment Operations (IO) team. Reporting to the Director of Investment Operations, this role works closely with the other members of IO team, as well as Compliance and Legal departments, and is primarily responsible for processing and tracking all cash and asset movements/transactions (capital calls, security trades, and various other income and expense-related transactions, as applicable). It also is responsible for maintaining internally and reconciling accounting records for all of the Trust's investments, which currently include commingled and separate accounts of liquid and illiquid securities (private equity and similar drawdown-type funds, hedge funds, passively traded SMAs, and various co-investment vehicles), in accordance with the industry best practices. Other duties include NAV and capital commitment reconciliations, investment fee/expense validation, tax reclaims processing, as well as periodical and ad hoc reporting on accounting positions and transactions. Finally, this role involves clearing exceptions, identifying and promptly addressing any issues that affect the accuracy of the accounting book of record, and overseeing/ensuring the overall integrity and consistency of same.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
The Investment Accountant is responsible to:
Process investment-related transactions, largely consisting of internal and external cash transfers, by using the custodian bank proprietary online platform and/or letters of instruction, in compliance with the established internal procedures, and coordinating with multiple parties (both internal and external) to ensure timely trade execution.
Reconciles investment-related activity reflected in internal ledgers vs. custodian records and/or external manager statements, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment for all transactions; assuming full responsibility for documenting, researching, and resolving any discrepancies within reasonable time frames.
Assists with the monthly close activities and ad hoc requests involving accounting data from internal and external stakeholders (investment consultants, in-house and externally contracted legal professionals, portfolio managers, etc.). Handles various information requests related to audits and/or regulatory compliance.
General organization and data management as it relates to:
All accounting records for externally and internally managed investments (including but not limited to monthly and quarterly statements, cash flow notices and other pertinent fund documentation, as well as transaction paperwork, tax forms, banking information, etc.).
Various internally maintained schedules, checklists, templates, and/ or forms pertaining to investment funding requests, management fee provisions, tax reclaims, fund audit confirmations, and other miscellaneous documentation on portfolio activity.
Produces regular accounting reports for internal and external (public) consumption. Monitors and forecasts changes in portfolio asset allocation and cash position.
Interacts with key stakeholders including external consultants, Custodian Bank, Trustees and other information managers.
Analyzes complex financial and legal documents to evaluate accounting implications and making recommendations as necessary.
With support and direction from Legal department and the custody bank, handles and processes all investment-related tax compliance and reclaims documentation.
Works collaboratively with Investments, IO, and/or Compliance staff to develop procedures and protocols that support new and/or enhanced products and services, create workflow efficiencies, and increase process adherence.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Key accounting principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques, GAAP requirements; advanced expertise (or genuine interest in developing same) in investment fund accounting and reporting, including Limited Partnerships and other alternative investment vehicles.
Various investment structures and instruments, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, as well as hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and real estate partnerships. Familiarity with investment fund economics, valuation methodologies, and various operational due diligence practices (preferred).
Policies and procedures related to document management in a regulated private and/or public setting.
Principles set by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Tax issues relating to domestic and international investment transactions/holdings.
Skill in:
Fund accounting and reporting (familiarity and/or experience with investment/private partnership accounting a plus).
Financial analysis, cash flow modeling and reconciliation, ability to create and utilize complex spreadsheets in MS Excel.
Document management, organizing multiple internal and external sources of data flow.
Advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to:
Complete all tasks, including the most routine/mundane assignments, with great attention to detail and strong sense of ownership.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects while working in a fast-paced, unstructured, and highly dynamic environment.
Exhibit excellent follow-through and teamwork skills under the pressure of deadlines.
Accept a high degree of responsibility in an environment where mistakes can have significant financial consequences. Communicate openly and proactively about any issues and errors.
Establish and maintain effective relationships, necessary to meet operational goals and objectives, with other teams/functions within the organization as well as across the network of its external partners.
Take initiative to solve complex problems, autonomously and proactively research and address errors and inefficiencies, focusing on continuous improvement and taking into consideration the entire investment process.
Selective Preference(s):
Advanced degree and/or continuing education in accounting/finance.
Hands-on operational experience in the asset management industry (trade support/settlements, portfolio reconciliation, treasury operations, fund accounting, compliance, or similar) strongly desired.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
At PSPRS, we promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility, a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Among the many benefits of a career with PSPRS, are 10 paid holidays per year, accrual of sick and annual leave, affordable medical benefits, participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment), optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program, and employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on a per pay period basis).
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note that enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Goodwin at ****************** or ************ for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
$36k-46k yearly est. 4d ago
Accountant III - Sheriff's Department
Pima County 3.5
Tucson, AZ jobs
SummaryDepartment - Sheriff's DepartmentJob DescriptionOPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Salary Grade: 15
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $68,931 - $82,721 Annually
Pay Range: $68,931 - $96,512 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 11/14/2025.
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. The Accountant III classification differs from Accountant II 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.
Participates in the preparation of interim and annual financial statements and other financial reports;
Prepares year-end working trial balances and other supporting accounting schedules and documents;
Provides technical assistance as needed to the Auditor General staff;
Collects, analyzes and balances financial and statistical data for all funds;
Reviews and analyzes accounting transactions, validates account coding and maintains accounting records;
Reviews, analyzes, balances and reconciles accounting activities;
Prepares accounting operating procedures and detailed flow charts;
Provides operational advice and training on the use of automated financial system to departmental users;
Monitors the recording of financial information in the general ledger system to ensure data conforms to generally accepted accounting principles and established procedures;
Implements changes to legislation enacted by the local, state or federal government, e.g., IRS codes, wage and hour laws, state sales taxes, etc.;
Prepares data for monthly, quarterly or annual reports, e.g., 941, sales tax, W-2's, 1099's, etc.;
Prepares audit work sheets, schedules, reports, statistical data and all supporting documentation to be used in compiling annual financial reports;
Reviews, analyzes and generates reports from the automated financial systems;
Provides centralized billing and collection services;
Evaluates impact of requested or mandated changes to automated financial systems, researching the feasibility of requests and making recommendations for improvements;
Develops detailed specifications regarding changes to accounting transactions needed for automated interfaces;
Monitors transactions related to cash, property tax, LGIP statement, interest accumulation, etc.;
Provides cash management for federal grant programs;
Provides technical assistance and education related to IRS regulation, wage and hour laws, GAAP, etc., to other department personnel.
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 two years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing or accounting analysis, or financial management research.
OR:
Two (2) years with Pima County in an Accountant II, Financial Analyst II, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(A CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)
(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.):
Experience with/knowledge of working in a government agency or public entity.
Minimum two (2) years experience in processing payroll, accounts payable, or similar financial transactions.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and other data analysis.
Minimum one (1) year experience in grant compliance and/or grant contracts.
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.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: 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. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.
Special Notice Items: 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. 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.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the 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.
$68.9k-96.5k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Accountant
City of Albany, Ga 4.0
Georgia jobs
The purpose of this classification is to review, analyze, interpret, and prepare accounting records and related accounting statements and financial reports in accordance with applicable city policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles and practices.Posts entries to various accounting reports, ledgers, and subsidiary accounts including general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets.
Monitors and balances/reconciles fund accounts, deposit records, general ledger accounts, cash transactions, accounts receivable; accounts payable, payroll accounts, rental accounts, and/or other financial transactions/records.
Reviews, analyzes and audits accounting transactions and records of various accounts and funds to identify errors and discrepancies; makes necessary accounting adjustments and reconciliations to appropriate records.
Performs payroll and personnel activities: reviews and verifies time cards; prepares time sheets and submits for approval and processing; audits and reviews transactions; posts payroll deductions; balances payroll accounts; and distributes checks.
Prepares miscellaneous accounts receivable items; posts all payments and charges for miscellaneous accounts receivables; maintains and balances accounts receivable records; prepares monthly billings and monthly journal entries for this account; responds to any questions regarding miscellaneous accounts receivables.
Monitors the preparation of various journal entries for FICA, pension funds, insurance funds and others.
Performs various banking duties; counts money submitted for deposit; prepares and balances daily bank deposits; maintains bank deposit records; distribute daily deposit to appropriate accounts; serves as petty cash custodian; copies and distributes returned checks; reconciles bank statements; maintains returned check sub-ledger and reconciles sub-ledger to general ledger.
Prepares vouchers to record sales, utility activity, rentals, sales tax, ticket sales, and other transactions; prepares invoices to bill for services; generates reports of said activities as required.
Creates, updates and maintains codes and numbers for financial accounts; maintains file system of department records.
Conducts audits of financial records and operations; prepares audit reports and presents findings and recommendations to management.
Receives telephone calls and visitors; answers routine inquiries, tax related questions, ticket sales information, and other financial questions; takes and relays messages/instructions, and/or routes to appropriate individual.
Assists in annual budget preparation and process; performs budget analysis; makes budget recommendations.
Monitors or participates in the preparation and generation of various accounting and tax reports and documents.
Performs various cash management duties such as reconciling bank statements, evaluating investments, forecasting investment rates of return and negotiating interest rates on certificates of deposit.
Assists in training staff regarding departmental procedures and practices.
May collect receipts, assessments, and related monies, documents and processes; may control and audit petty cash fund; prepares report for Petty Cash Request for Reimbursement.
Receives city and county assessments; may coordinate assessments with city departments; process related paperwork and files; counts and audits payments for delinquent accounts.
Draft memos, types and prints reports and distributes materials in performing assigned job duties.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.Associate's degree with course work emphasis in Business Administration or Accounting preferred; additionally, two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving financial accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a program, or designated area of responsibility.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
$48k-61k yearly est. 5d ago
Accountant III
Stanislaus County, Ca 3.6
California jobs
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$46k-58k yearly est. 44d ago
Accountant III
Arizona Department of Administration 4.3
Washington jobs
ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizona's workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs, in line with Governor Hobbs's vision. Collaborating with state, federal, local, tribal, educational, business, labor, and community partners, OEO serves as the state's workforce planning coordinator, conducts economic and demographic research, and provides employment and demographic analysis.
OEO also supports the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA), ensuring streamlined financing for businesses, community infrastructure, and first-time home buyers. AFA prioritizes delivering affordable financing swiftly, serving as a one-stop resource for various financial needs to promote Arizona's growth and development.
ACCOUNTANT III
Job Location:
1400 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Grade: 22
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position provides financial oversight for the Office of Economic Opportunity and the Arizona Finance Authority, ensuring strict compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies. Key responsibilities include managing complex budgets, monitoring expenditures, and overseeing revenue management and fiscal transactions.
Additionally, the role is responsible for financial reporting, supporting budget close-outs, and gathering data for legislative inquiries while assisting with internal and external audits to ensure organizational transparency and accuracy.
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
Job Duties:
• Establishing tables of accounts and assigning 20 entries to the proper categories, and ensuring that all accounting records and financial statements remain accurate, complete, and in strict conformance with procedural standards
• In addition to preparing 20 monthly invoices, you will support long-term compliance by reviewing budget revisions and ensuring that every financial activity remains consistent with specific grant regulations
• To keep 20 stakeholders informed, you will regularly create and update budget performance reports that compare actual costs against projected figures, ensuring fiscal sustainability
• By monitoring 20 revenue, billing, and anticipated obligations, you ensure that all agency financial activities remain within legal and administrative boundaries
• This includes conducting periodic self-audits to identify areas for corrective action and responding promptly to documentation 15 requests
• Ongoing oversight of grant-funded budgets is essential, requiring you to initiate fiscal adjustments and budget modifications as needed
• Maintaining strict adherence to the Arizona State Accounting Manual, GAAP, and all relevant state and federal regulations
• This role requires ensuring that all grant expenditures align perfectly with approved budgets and project milestones
• Maintain oversight of federal, state, and local funding guidelines and prepare for both internal and external audits
• Responsible for reviewing contracts and awards to distinguish between allowable and unallowable expenses
• Comprehensive management of general ledgers and account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
• Liaison for partner organizations, overseeing the collection and documentation of their financial data
• Track revenue and verify funding availability before authorizing any new expenditures or approvals
• Analyzing and approving critical fiscal transactions, including billings, invoices, and payments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge:
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials, such as federal regulations
• Federal and State accounting laws, rules, and procedures
• Of Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals
• Internal control structures and fiscal management
• General office practices and procedures
Skills:
• To work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community partners, and internal teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power Bl, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Federal, state, and local regulations related to economic development programs
Ability:
• Independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved
• Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Make sound judgments and decisions
• Analyze and interpret fiscal data
• Problem solve
• Be flexible
Selective Preference(s):
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
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Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mariem Ly at ********************
$70k-80k yearly 14d ago
Accountant (ESQA)
Hillsborough County 4.5
Tampa, FL jobs
The CDBG-DR Grant Program Accountant is responsible for managing the financial, compliance, and reporting functions associated with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery (DR) funding. This position ensures that all expenditures, drawdowns, and financial activities comply with HUD regulations, federal Uniform Guidance, and local policies. The accountant maintains accurate grant financial records, prepares required reports, monitors budgets, and supports program staff and subrecipients in meeting financial and documentation requirements. The role plays a critical part in safeguarding grant funds, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting the successful delivery of CDBG-DR funded programs and projects.
Starting Salary
$68,286 - $88,774
Benefits
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Core Competencies
Customer Commitment
- Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity
- Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
Organizational Excellence
- Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
Success through Teamwork
- Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and/or supervises assigned accounting and financial functions, programs, and systems as a department's lead fiscal position, or as the lead for a program/functional area within a large department, to include annual risk assessment and review and approval of fiscal transactions in the accounting system.
Follows countywide fiscal related policies and procedures.
Develops and implements internal departmental accounting procedures, evaluates effectiveness, and makes changes as necessary to ensure proper risk management strategies.
Manages accounting and budget functions within a department or a program/functional area.
Prepares complex journal entries; reconciliations of general ledger transactions to the applicable sub-ledger; processes and reconciles accounts receivable and payables; reconciles and submits billing information and resolves complex expenditure issues. Managing and processing CDBG invoices.
Reviews and approves routine accounting entries.
Prepares complex analyses and reports to support current and new operational initiatives; evaluates operating initiatives and environmental factors on costs of services; and assists with the development of operational efficiency measures.
Provides guidance and assistance to department staff on a broad variety of fiscal/budget topics.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and status reports for management, to include customized Business Intelligence (BI) reports, budget versus actual reports, projections, variance analysis, cost recovery reports, rate studies, and statistical information.
Performs financial analysis to include budget versus actual revenue variances and projections, environmental scan/trends for service delivery impact, revenue management and position control.
Monitors fiscal aspects of all grants and capital projects to include set-up, creation of task structure, projections and cash flows, reimbursement requests, and internal and external reporting.
Participates and assists in local, state, federal, and annual financial audits.
Other related duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include automated accounting system applications.
Knowledge of the specific accounting and reporting requirements and the complete accounting cycle of the organization to which assigned.
Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll and leave data, reports, and statements.
Highly skilled in collaboration, communication, teamwork, analysis, customer service, and problem resolution.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a diverse team with varying responsibilities.
Extensive experience in business process analysis, improvement, and documentation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others within and outside own organization.
Ability to apply accounting knowledge to ERP systems, roles, and responsibilities, processes, workflows, and transactions.
Self-motivated; able to manage time to ensure completion of assigned tasks and/or projects.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Identify a problem or issue, collect information or data on the issue and research it through.
Organize and sort data and findings, develop recommendation, implement solutions and monitor to ensure issues are fully resolved.
Identify critical factors which will affect the outcome of a decision, evaluate options accurately and establish priorities in order to support proposed solutions and communicate methodologies to management and end users.
Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and staff verbally and through writing skills. Must have the ability to communicate complex fiscal issues and proposed solutions to non-fiscal management leaders in supported departments.
Knowledge of business operations and procedures, demonstrate strategic thinking abilities, analytical mind with problem solving aptitude.
Help build strong teams within the organization and ensure projects, initiatives, or other work functions are performed successfully.
Ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze, solve complex problems, and make decisions.
Physical Requirements
Position is typically in an office environment.
Requires an employee to be mostly sedentary.
Work Category
Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; AND
Three (3) years of experience with financial/fiscal transactional/process analysis, configuration, and/or process improvement experience in an ERP system; OR
An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Additional Job Requirements
A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification:
Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:
Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
2. Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E).
$68.3k-88.8k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Accountant
City of Odessa 3.1
Odessa, TX jobs
Accountant
Summary: Position performs professional accounting skills for a variety of functions within the City's Finance Department. Maintains and reviews financial records and transactions, conducts analysis of general ledger accounts of various financial activities of the City. Assist in the monthly closing and year-end processes, including accounting activities related to the City's annual financial audit. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other staff and public.
Essential Functions: --
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following
:
Monitors and controls fiscal transactions related to grants, investments, bank fee transactions and assigned receivable/payable accounts. Responsible for preparations and recording of required monthly journal entries for assigned accounting transactions and operations.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and maintains records as needed to support bank account reconciliations including the review and investigation of bank analysis fees.
Prepares accounting entries to record interest earnings on assigned investment accounts.
Maintains electronic data base of assigned records including the bank checks, bank reports and insurance liability.
Performs reconciliation of assigned grant accounts. Investigates and corrects any differences or reporting errors.
Documents all reimbursable grant expenditures and reviews financial grant reports for all assigned grant programs. Assists department with grant financial reporting tasks to grant agencies as necessary.
Assists in preparation of the annual single audit report schedule.
Coordinates the distribution of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by maintaining the required grantor agency distribution lists.
Prepares quarterly billing for assigned receivable accounts.
Performs assigned back up duties as needed including daily cash balancing activities.
Assist in the preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as assigned by the Controller.
Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Performs other duties including accounting/banking research projects as assigned by the Controller.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field with extensive education credits in accounting coursework required.
2 years accounting or closely related experience preferred.
Ability to:
Read and understand operating manuals, financial data and principles of accounting.
Work cooperatively with customers regarding financial transaction activities and reporting.
Speak clearly.
Coordinate projects and perform a variety of skilled accounting tasks.
Compile data and make necessary adjustments.
Communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
Operate necessary equipment including a personal computer and a 10-key calculator, copier, fax machine and other standard office equipment.
Proficiently utilize word, excel and presentation software.
Physical demands and working environment: Work in an office environment and sit for long periods of time.
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$45k-57k yearly est. 28d ago
Accountant
City of Odessa 3.1
Odessa, TX jobs
Summary: Position performs professional accounting skills for a variety of functions within the City's Finance Department. Maintains and reviews financial records and transactions, conducts analysis of general ledger accounts of various financial activities of the City. Assist in the monthly closing and year-end processes, including accounting activities related to the City's annual financial audit. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other staff and public.
Essential Functions: --
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following
:
Monitors and controls fiscal transactions related to grants, investments, bank fee transactions and assigned receivable/payable accounts. Responsible for preparations and recording of required monthly journal entries for assigned accounting transactions and operations.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and maintains records as needed to support bank account reconciliations including the review and investigation of bank analysis fees.
Prepares accounting entries to record interest earnings on assigned investment accounts.
Maintains electronic data base of assigned records including the bank checks, bank reports and insurance liability.
Performs reconciliation of assigned grant accounts. Investigates and corrects any differences or reporting errors.
Documents all reimbursable grant expenditures and reviews financial grant reports for all assigned grant programs. Assists department with grant financial reporting tasks to grant agencies as necessary.
Assists in preparation of the annual single audit report schedule.
Coordinates the distribution of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by maintaining the required grantor agency distribution lists.
Prepares quarterly billing for assigned receivable accounts.
Performs assigned back up duties as needed including daily cash balancing activities.
Assist in the preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as assigned by the Controller.
Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Performs other duties including accounting/banking research projects as assigned by the Controller.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field with extensive education credits in accounting coursework required.
2 years accounting or closely related experience preferred.
Ability to:
Read and understand operating manuals, financial data and principles of accounting.
Work cooperatively with customers regarding financial transaction activities and reporting.
Speak clearly.
Coordinate projects and perform a variety of skilled accounting tasks.
Compile data and make necessary adjustments.
Communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
Operate necessary equipment including a personal computer and a 10-key calculator, copier, fax machine and other standard office equipment.
Proficiently utilize word, excel and presentation software.
Physical demands and working environment: Work in an office environment and sit for long periods of time.
$45k-57k yearly est. 28d ago
Accountant
City of University City 3.5
Saint Louis, MO jobs
Job Description
Title: Accountant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $52,292 - 82,501
Status: Full-time, Onsite
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this position is the maintenance of City accounting records and the preparation of financial reports. The Accountant may be assigned responsibility for maintenance and operation of the City's accounting ledgers, for the audit of departmental accounts, and for examining the financial records of University City businesses. The Accountant receives general instructions regarding what is expected and completes assignments independently. Work is reviewed by superiors for overall accuracy and quality through spot checks and appraisal of results. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Finance.
Essential Functions
Prepares, maintains, and updates payroll schedules; assists with payroll reconciliations and provides supporting documentation for annual audits
Reconciles bank accounts for a variety of City funds
Prepares cash balance statements and financial reports
Reviews daily revenue collections and prepares daily deposit slips
Audits accounts of all departments authorized to collect City funds
Analyzes departmental accounting procedures
Audits financial records of businesses in University City to ascertain correctness of license payments, in addition to liquor license payments
Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers
Prepares statements of appropriations and expenditures
Assists in the preparation of schedules and account reconciliations for the annual audits
Prepares departmental bills; miscellaneous bills, such as weeds, parking garage, etc.
Administers payroll processing on both a bi-weekly and monthly basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements
Maintains employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, overtime, leave, and other changes affecting pay, and ensure confidentiality of employee information
Calculates and processes employee benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and other withholdings in accordance with federal, state, and local agencies
Prepares and submits required payroll tax filings and reports; ensures compliance with IRS, state, and local tax regulations
Coordinates with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate data entry and resolution of payroll-related discrepancies
Responds to employee inquiries regarding pay, leave balances, deductions, and related payroll matters
Prepare and review the necessary information for year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, 1099Rs, and other required reporting
Develops, documents, and maintains payroll procedures to support efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Provide support to the Finance Department on other projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of Finance and/or Director of Finance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Experience in accounting, preferably governmental accounting
Considerable knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles and practices
Thorough knowledge of the principles of accounting, best practices, and account classification
Close attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain complicated financial records and to prepare clear and comprehensive financial reports is essential
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$52.3k-82.5k yearly 29d ago
Staff Accountant
City Personnel 3.7
Warwick, RI jobs
Job DescriptionWe are partnering with a highly respected organization in the construction industry to identify a driven Staff Accountant with strong GAAP fundamentals and hands-on experience supporting ongoing construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys project-based environments, understands the complexities of construction accounting, and wants to grow within a stable, collaborative company.
This role is ideal for someone who brings technical accounting strength, thrives on detail, and wants exposure to active construction operations. Candidates currently working in public accounting are encouraged to apply.
Company Highlights:Construction-Driven Environment: Work directly within a construction-focused organization supporting active project accounting
Stability & Growth: Join a well-established company with long-term career development opportunities
Project Exposure: Involvement in ongoing construction projects, job costing, and operational accounting
Collaborative Culture: Team-oriented environment that values accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience
Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:
Support accounting functions across multiple active construction projects
Maintain general ledger accuracy in full compliance with GAAP standards
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly financial statements
Assist with construction-specific accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, percent-complete reporting, and project closeouts
Support tax filings and multi-entity accounting requirements
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements
Partner with project managers and operations teams to track costs, budgets, and project performance
Assist during audits, reviews, and special accounting projects
Prepare financial reports for management, lenders, and external partners
Qualifications of the Staff Accountant:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5+ years of accounting experience within construction, construction-related environments, or public accounting
Strong technical understanding of GAAP is essential
Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, construction project accounting, and multi-entity structures
Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar ERP systems
Strong reconciliation, documentation, and problem-solving abilities
Professional written and verbal communication skills
CPA or progress toward CPA licensure is a plus, not required
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$70k-80k yearly 4d ago
Accountant
Old Pueblo Community Services 4.2
Tucson, AZ jobs
Full-time Description
Work schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Under the direction of the Director of Finance, this position will be responsible for accounting functions with the Finance department, including cash management, accounts payable processing, review of staff data entry, and other duties as assigned.
Employee Benefits
Competitive Salary, Employer Subsidized Health Insurance for Employee
and Family
, Employer Matching 401 (k) plan (after 1 year), Employer Subsidized Dental Plan and Vision Plan, Paid life insurance, Employer Paid Training, 160 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO) Per Year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Update weekly cash forecast for executive decision-making.
2. Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Aids in the annual audit and budgeting processes.
4. Records various journal entries and financial transactions.
5. Codes and inputs accounts payable request and credit card transactions.
6. Posts daily cash receipts.
7. Prepares property and insurance allocations.
8. Assists with review of grant billings and grant budget creation.
9. Maintains agency vehicle mileage logs.
10. Responsible for oversight of petty cash funds.
11. Opens physical mail with Finance staff and verifies logged information.
12. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results as needed.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional Accountant role. Non-profit experience preferred. Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office software with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with Accounting software preferred. Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills. Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, to deal with customers (internal and external) at all levels. Personal vehicle for use on agency business, with proof of insurance.
Able to create and navigate spreadsheets in Excel with ease. Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills, Enthusiastic and accountable to quickly take on tasks and reliable to complete assigned tasks independently after training period. Strong understanding of debits, credit, payable processing, accruals, and other accounting functions.
Employment References background check is conducted pre-employment.
Pay Rate - $50,876 - $62,566 - $74,235
In accordance with pay transparency, the salary reflected in this posting is the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Salary placement is typically between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.
Salary Description $50,876 - $62,566 - $74,235
$50.9k-62.6k yearly 60d+ ago
Accountant
Jefferson County (Al 3.7
Vestavia Hills, AL jobs
PAY GRADE: Grade 21 TYPE: Full time Accountants perform a range of duties focused on the systematic tracking and management of financial data. Key responsibilities include maintaining accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, general ledger, and grant or budgetary accounts. These tasks are performed in strict accordance with federal, state, and local mandates, including GAAP and GASB standards. Additionally, Accountants process payments, generate transaction reports, oversee inventory, and facilitate the contract review process. Accountants work as individual contributors and do not supervise office staff.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.
Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.
Bessemer $46,384 - $71,968
Birmingham $47,382 - $73,507
Center Point $44,720 - $69,368
Health Department $56,347 - $87,422
Homewood $54,725 - $84,906
Hueytown $48,755 - $75,628
Irondale $54,725 - $84,906
Jefferson County $52,624 - $81,640
Mountain Brook $59,446 - $92,227
Tarrant $40,851 - $63,378
Vestavia Hills $55,058 - $85,426
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
Option A
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
or
Option B
* At least 15 semester hours in Accounting, including at least one intermediate level accounting class (i.e., 300 level or above).
* Experience using professional accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Great Plains, Sage).
* Experience using Excel (e.g., formatting spreadsheets using formulas and logic).
* Experience using full charge bookkeeping (e.g., preparing journal entries, maintaining books and ledgers, processing accounts payable/receivable, processing payroll).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)or CPA candidate.
* Experience working in governmental or non-profit accounting.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
* Oversees the Accounts Payable (AP) and/or Accounts Receivable (AR) process by entering requisitions and payments, generating invoices and account statements and reconciling funds using accounting software in accordance with professional standards to maintain finances for a department or jurisdiction.
* Oversees internal and external audits of financial records by acting as the point of communication, distributing audit-related tasks, and implementing changes identified during the audit consistent with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and auditor transaction testing techniques to maintain compliance with professional standards and regulations.
* Oversees the maintenance of banking records by researching banking and account information to provide recommendations to the department or jurisdiction regarding which banking institutions to utilize.
* Performs the financial closing process at the end of an accounting period (i.e., monthly, quarterly, yearly) by analyzing account balances and performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local guidelines and laws.
* Oversees the maintenance of the general ledger (GL) by reviewing and approving journal entries, auditing the GL for accuracy, creating journal entries and general ledger adjustments, and reconciling the general ledger to other financial records to ensure completeness of information and compliance with federal. state and local guidelines and laws.
* Oversees the maintenance and reporting of confidential governmental financial records according to federal, state, and local guidelines and laws (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)) by reviewing financial data and reports and preparing documentation related to financial activities to ensure organizational compliance.
* Oversees the accounting and processing of employee payroll by reviewing and reconciling payroll data and preparing reports related to payroll activities in accordance with professional standards to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance with federal, state and local laws and guidelines.
* Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at ************ (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE:
This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
$32k-41k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
Fuel Accountant
Versar, Inc. 4.4
Atlanta, GA jobs
Who We Are:
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.
Who You Are:
Versar Global Solutions is currently seeking a Fuels Accountant to fill a full-time position at the Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of any required inventory and finance activity. Additional duties will vary according to local requirements and may include administrative support to the General Manager. Responsible for maintaining inventory, sale and credit documentation to facilitate efficient, cost effective, safe and reliable operations of all jet fuel receiving, storage and dispensing facilities and GSE receiving, storage and dispensing facilities.
What You'll Do:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Maintains accurate records of fuel inventories, sales, credits and confirm deliveries.
Monitors the receipt of fuel as well as dispensing of fuel, determine excessive fuel losses and improper fuel dispensing.
Uses real-time information systems and manipulates data within the Fuels Management Software, related fuel management modules, status systems or related accounting systems.
Assist in preparing vendor payments and billings to ensure they are accurately and timely completed.
Daily collection of Bills of Lading, into plane fuel tickets, and any required paperwork to reconcile fuel receipts, dispense and inventory for all facilities.
Maintain records for the receipt and dispensing of FTZ bonded fuels and report same to FTZ Broker.
Coordinate fuel disruptions through A4A, maintaining and reporting to Department of Aviation officials the status of interruptions.
Always seek opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy of record keeping of all facilities.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, transportation companies, plane operators, airports, and employees through professional, ethical behavior, and communication.
Serve Management and the internal team as you would a Customer, seeking to work together to solve any fuel supply or fuel services issues that will arise.
Fully knowledgeable of manual and automated fuel management and accounting systems, and the supply computer systems applicable to the processing of fuel management accounting data; and ATA 103 for the receipt, handling, issue, inventory, and accounting of petroleum products.
Capable of manipulating files and resolving issues required to maintain functional records & reporting system
What You'll Bring:
Minimum HS Diploma or GED.
Minimum Two (2) years of accounting / administrative experience with understanding of basic accounting principles.
Ability to work independently
Aviation/Airline experience is preferred.
Must possess strong organizational skills.
Must be optimistic, enthusiastic and want to help the team succeed.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $22-24 per hour
Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Location Requirements
The position will primarily work onsite in Atlanta, GA.
EEO Commitment
Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.
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$22-24 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Accountant III
Arizona Department of Administration 4.3
Phoenix, AZ jobs
ARIZONA BOARD OF NURSING
The mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely. The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing education programs. The mission, derived from the Nursing Practice Act, supersedes the interest of any individual, the nursing profession, or any special interest group.
Accountant III
Job Location:
1740 West Adams Street Suite 200 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details:
Hourly Pay Range: $22.86 - $32.48
Grade: 22
This position will remain open until filled
Job Summary:
The Accountant III works under minimal supervision of the Fiscal Officer of the Arizona Board of Nursing and performs professional accounting work requiring the standardized application of established accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices.
This position is the primary accountant responsible for procurement invoicing, entering accounting transactions, grant expense review & tracking, updating the agency's budget actuals and payroll processing.
The work completed by Accountant III requires a high degree of technical knowledge and competency.
Job Duties:
• The Accountant III is responsible for processing payroll adjustments; credit card reporting, fixed asset accounting, inventory, assisting in the loading of agency budgets, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and adherence to financial standards and regulations; accounts payable and receivable, travel, general ledger , daily accounting processes, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, federal grants expense tracking and general ledger. This position collaborates on a wide variety of accounting tasks such as maintaining ledgers, recording entries, participating in the updating of budget actuals process, and interacting with vendors
• Reviews ledger accounts for all transactions on an ongoing basis. Conducts the reconciliation of reports and financial data, identifies or corrects inconsistencies or errors. Ensures costs are properly allocated to the appropriate federal, state or other funding sources
• Lead in the development and update of desk procedures and assist with the development of policies and procedures for the Fiscal Services area. Assist in the streamlining processes or procedures related to Fiscal Services, when applicable
• Support in training Fiscal Services staff; providing solutions and making recommendations for improvement on identified financial problems; researching SAAM guidance on a variety of topics
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge:
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems
• Working knowledge of financial research methodologies
• Internal control structures, and fiscal management
Skills:
• Collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals
• Multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis
• Strong analytical skill in researching and reviewing financial data
• Microsoft Excel & Word, Google Sheets & Docs
• Good written and verbal communication
Ability:
• Critical thinking in resolving questions and problems presented by all customers
• Communicate timely, professionally and productively with supervisor
• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret financial data
• To work independently and as part of a team
• Embrace change and learn new skills
Required Education, Licensure, Certification:
• Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours of accounting courses; and two years' experience as an Accountant 1, 2 or equivalent
Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification:
• Preferred prior experience with AZ360
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at ****************** for assistance
$22.9-32.5 hourly 60d+ ago
Accountant 1 Statewide
Arizona Department of Administration 4.3
Washington jobs
STATE TREASURER
Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. The Arizona State Treasurer's Office protects taxpayer money by serving as the State's bank and fiduciary agent, providing investment management, financial information and services. The State Treasurer is seeking talented people to help move the State forward!
Visit our website at **************************
Accountant 1 Statewide
Job Location:
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $50,000
Grade: 20
Job Summary:
The Arizona State Treasures Office Banking Division is responsible for overseeing the State's bank accounts by reconciling and analyzing bank statements and recording adjustments. The Division also finds banking solutions for State agencies with merchant services and depositing needs. The Division also processes and records journal entries for incoming and outgoing wires and ACH transactions, credit card transactions, and other banking items that affect the bank accounts. In conjunction with internal journals, the Division uses the Arizona Financial Information System to reconcile several balance sheet accounts.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
The State Treasurer is seeking a motivated accountant to do the following:
• Perform a wide variety of accounting task such as maintaining ledgers, recording entries, interacting with state agencies and numerous financial institutions
• Maintain effective fiscal management by analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating accounts and reporting systems, procedures, policies and methods
• Resolve problems and questions presented by management, state agencies and financial institutions regarding accounting transactions, policies and procedures
• Use automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze information and research and resolve issues
• Respond to inquiries from the banks and state agencies regarding various financial transactions and adjustments
• Prepare and analyze internal reports that accurately reflect bank balances and anticipated transactions for management and other divisions within the agency
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and bank accounts
• Back up job duties of other accountants and accounting specialists
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
• Provide customer service
• Multitask
• Establish and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Organization and project management
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Learn principles, practices, methods, and techniques of governmental accounting
• Learn and adhere to the State of Arizona Accounting guidelines and procedures
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Assess situations and make sound decisions
Selective Preference(s):
REQUIRED: A bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Treasury Human Resources at ************.
$50k yearly 41d ago
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