Accountant (COSC Internal Promotion)

Accountant (COSC Internal Promotion)

Salary

$52,167.00 - $62,600.00 Annually

Location

Superior Courthouse - 971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg. A, Florence AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600491

Department

Clerk of the Superior Court

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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DESCRIPTION

Make Your Career Count-Join Our Accounting Team!

JOB SUMMARY

Perform basic accounting work involving recording, accounting, and reporting of financial and technical transactions for County funds and assets and processes accounting and technical documents and related documentation according to County policies and quality standards.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint of range ($52,167 - $62,600).

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL 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.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review, approve, and post documents and computer accounting entries, perform technical accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, revenue tracking, reconciliations, special fund accounting, capital assets, and financial reporting, and perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with County policies and quality standards.
• Record revenue and expenditures to the correct fund, cost center, object code, and sub-ledger to the General Ledger by researching, writing, and posting journal entries and deposits.
• Research, write, and post journal entries and assure that adjustments to the General Ledger are recorded correctly.
• Process payment requests, check runs, and payroll.
• Assist in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and work with auditors as directed.
• Oversee County fixed asset recording, inventory, tracking, valuations, salvage, auctions, depreciation, and reporting, monitor procedures, and research issues to assure compliance with fixed asset system management standards.
• Review, reconcile, and process vendor payments, invoices, and other payment requests.
• Conduct special research and analysis projects and summarize data and generate reports.
• Post accounting transactions to computer ledgers, review source documents for compliance to rules and regulations, and review and validate proper handling of accounting transactions within designated limits.
• Maintain accounting and bookkeeping records and filing systems, enter data into computer systems, process transactions, and update accounts.
• 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.
• Cross train in other accounting duties and assist with the training of Finance Department and County staff.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Associates degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three (3) years of accounting and computer experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• 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.
• 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, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, 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.

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can Read more details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.

• Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

• Quarterly Well Challenges

• Vaccination Clinics Onsite

• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth

• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave

• VanPool Options

• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.

All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• None
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree/Juris Doctorate
• PhD or equivalent

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Have you ever been terminated, discharged, or forced to resign from any position?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please name the employer, explain the circumstances and date of occurrence.

If not applicable, type "N/A" in the box below.

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In accordance with Arizona Statute 38-492 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/38/00492.htm), if you qualify for Veterans Preference Points, indicate below what type and be sure to attach the required documentation of DD-214, Form FL-802, Form SF-15, or Veterans Administration Office equivalent certification (1-800-827-1100 VA Regional Office) accordingly. It is your responsibility to identify type and provide the required documentation if you wish full Preference Point consideration.

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled/Deceased Veteran
• Does not apply

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This is a promotional opportunity, open only to current employees of the Clerk of the Superior Court department.

Are you a current employee of this Department?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three (3) years of accounting and computer experience?

• Yes
• No

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Based on the job description in this posting, I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

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Employer Pinal County

Department Clerk of the Superior Court Address 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle Bldg. A

Florence, Arizona, 85132

Phone 520-866-5300