New

Accountant

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
4041 North Central Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 30, 2025
Posting Date 07/29/25 Application Deadline 08/01/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,000 - $77,251.20 annually Full Range: $55,000 - $99,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Public Health About the Position We are searching for a dynamic, results-oriented accounting and finance expert to support public health financial services. This position will provide accounting and budgetary services across multiple funding sources as part of a team of professionals performing coordinated, centralized financial management support. About Us Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience in finance, budget development, accounting, or grant management Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field An equivalent combination of post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value Three or more years of experience in accounting and finance Experience working in governmental accounting and/or grant budgeting Experience working with Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word and Adobe Experience working with Advantage System, InfoAdvantage, and other financial systems Job Contributions Analyzes the program's financial activity and trends to ensure optimal fiscal outcomes and coordinates any necessary modifications or justifications regarding the programs' budget within the realm of support of the Finance and Administration Division Prepares the annual budget, supporting documentation, forecasting reports and constantly monitors the budgets and expenditures which includes general fund, grant fund, and fee fund sources by establishing and maintaining various tracking systems for all funding sources Generates monthly Contractor Expenditure Reports (CERs) requesting reimbursement from grantors; maintains files on grant documentation Coordinates with PH Department procurement officers, grants staff, and other PH work groups to, prepare and monitor grants, create purchase requisition requests, process invoices, create purchase request forms, monitor purchase status and process subsequent payables Reviews invoices and ensures proper documentation, balances against requisitions, purchase orders and contracts Coordinates with the State, County, and PH Department Finance to prepare documents, gathers information, and participates as requested in regular audits regarding all aspects of financial reporting processes Prepares journal vouchers and initiates all necessary financial adjustments with departmental Finance/Budget staff Ensures compliance with State and County procedures to include recruitment efforts Working Conditions The position is eligible for telework Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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