Accountant, Senior (Grant Accountant)

Accounting Supervisor

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Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening.

Supervise accounting staff and review and analyze accounting documents and records, compile and review information required for a variety of financial reports; monitors documents and technical reports, and assure the proper recording of accounting transactions under general supervision.

Example of Duties : Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Review and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations, funding agency standards, and county policies and control practices.
• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation of the mandated and special-use financial reports and compile, review, analyze, and update financial statement schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Review and manage accounting records, identify and research accounting issues, and recommend solutions.
• Reconcile technical and financial transactions, review and investigate financial and accounting records, assure fund integrity, and resolve issues according to policies.
• Research and resolve accounting issues, provide customer services to County departments, and coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies.
• Provide consultation and advice on accounting and internal controls and interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Provide customer services, respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority, update, retrieve, and release information according to procedures, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Specifics : Provide primary accounting functions for grant monitoring administration, compliance, grant accounting, and financial reports of awarded grants through final closing. Compile and maintain, grant agreements and related data to include the granting agency and its CFDA / CSFA number, contract numbers, responsible contract manager, required matching amounts, accounts used to record the match, grant milestones, expiration dates and other necessary details for completion of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Provide assistance to Program Manager with documentation requirements for each grant award and appropriation. Reviews and comprehends contract billing terms, conditions and schedule. Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations. Present Budget to Actual information at least quarterly to Program Managers, more frequent if needed. Assist with Budget development for Grant's. Will serve as the Back-up for Payroll review / submission and the Picard reconciliation.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work : Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Three (3) years of professional accounting experience. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration. Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and regulatory reporting requirements. Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions. Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment. Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management. Skill in understanding and applying County accounting standards, policies, and procedures. Skill in maintaining accurate and inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors. Skill in analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations for solving problems. Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and complex variables and preparing financial reports. Skill in reviewing and analyzing inter-related accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors. Ability to perform mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy and maintain electronic records and files. Ability to meet critical time deadlines. Ability to provide effective customer service.

Physical Demands : The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stoop, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. Work Environment : Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Notice to Applicants : We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.