Accounting Technician III - Sheriff's Office - (1026)

Accounting Technician III - Sheriffs Office - (1026)

Salary

$48,680.00 - $55,982.00 Annually

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

0804842

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

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Nature of Work

Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty performing advanced accounting, financial and payroll support duties including financial transactions, preparing account reconciliations, processing journal entries, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, preparing account reconciliations, developing financial reports, verifying and reconciling budgetary and fiscal documentation; performs related work as assigned.

Please Note:

For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriffs Office at 928-226-5069.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative only)

• Leads accounting support activities including the review and verification of accounting documentation, ensuring accuracy in calculation, coding and adherence to policies and procedures
• Responsible for accounting support activities in the areas of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and/or special districts
• Prepares, maintains, and reconciles accounting, financial and other departmental records and accounts
• Audits projected revenues and expenditures
• Verifies transactions and reconciles discrepancies
• Responds to requests for information related to assigned area
• Frequent interaction with employees, other agencies and the public through various media to resolve complex accounting support problems
• Verifies the work of other accounting support staff
• Trains less experienced personnel in the clerical accounting activities or the work unit
• Provides support for external audits/auditors
• May effect collections of fines and fees
• May prepare invoices
• May audit travel claims for compliance with travel policies
• May handle and account for cash in various amounts
• May prepare and perform check run
• May supervise bookkeeping, clerical staff or temporary employees

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: sitting for computer work; working with and around

other staff and outside agencies; dealing with interruptions; reaching; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,

writing, and using a calculator; vision acuity (near/ far) must be able to see documents needing attention and driving;

color vision for reading labels; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for

typing/ 10-key.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR,

Associates degree in Accounting, Economics or Business and three years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR,

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics or Business and two years of increasingly responsible accounting experience; OR,

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting: good communicator; good customer service and have grant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience
• Payroll experience
• Customer service experience
• Ability to work on a team

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting principles and practices
• Automated accounting systems
• File maintenance procedures and practices
• Data entry and verification procedures
• County policies and procedures, statuettes and guidelines related to assigned area
• Office practices and procedures
• Principles and practices of supervision
• Special Districts

Skill in:

• Performing and verifying mathematical computations
• Using computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs and other software programs related area work
• Use of office equipment

Ability to:

• Meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain computerized filing systems
• Prepare and maintain financial records
• Format and generate revenue, spending and costing reports
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits

package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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Please provide some examples of reports you have prepared or independent projects you have worked on

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Please specify your involvement with record and database management

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Please provide specific examples of documents you have prepared using WORD and EXCEL

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Please describe your experience dealing with difficult customers

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Please describe your previous customer service experience

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As part of the application process, you are required to submit a completed background packet to the Sheriffs Office prior to the close date of this position. The following link will allow you to access the 16-page Civilian background questionnaire. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the download, please call Human Resources at (928) 679-7100. Please copy and paste the following link to your web browser to download the background packet. https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/75242/CIVILIAN-Background-Word-Fillable-22026

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Employer Coconino County

Address 219 E Cherry Ave

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001

Phone 928-679-7100

Website http://www.coconino.az.gov