Accounting Specialist

About this role

Posting Date 08/28/26 Application Deadline 09/03/26 Pay Range $20.25 - $32.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Parks and Recreation About the Position As an Accounting Specialist with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation, you’ll support critical daily financial operations by reconciling revenue, processing accounts payable transactions, preparing financial reports, maintaining records, and researching discrepancies. Accuracy, timeliness, attention to detail, and sound judgment are essential, as your work directly supports departmental and County financial reporting. Parks relies on accurate and timely revenue and expenditure information throughout the fiscal year to monitor budgets, evaluate available resources, and make informed financial and operational decisions. This information is also essential for meeting reporting requirements and responding to inquiries from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Finance (DOF). You’ll carefully review, reconcile, and document financial transactions to maintain reliable records and a clear audit trail. This includes identifying discrepancies, researching their cause, documenting corrections, and resolving issues promptly in accordance with County financial policies and procedures. This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work, values precision, recognizes when financial information does not align, and follows issues through to resolution. Your work will contribute directly to the department’s financial accountability, audit readiness, and responsible management of public resources.

About Us Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.

At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

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 on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!   Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require • Two years of experience in one or more of the following areas: • Clerical accounting

• Bookkeeping

• Finance administration

• High school diploma or GED

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

We Also Value • Associate’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance

• Experience in fund accounting and financial systems within a government organization

• Experience working with CGI

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) o    This position works in Excel every day to maintain, reconcile and review financial information, strong Excel experience is preferred

Job Contributions • Accurately and timely reconcile park revenue between the department point-of-sale system, bank deposits, credit card transactions, and applicable financial records; identify, research, document, and resolve discrepancies.

• Monitor revenue activity for missing, unusual, or unmatched transactions and promptly research and communicate unresolved issues that could delay or affect financial reporting.

• Prepare and process weekly revenue reports within established timelines, carefully verifying transactions and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy before submission.

• Prepare and submit Cash Receipt Transmittals and verify that revenue is accurately recorded in the appropriate financial reporting period.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized spreadsheets and databases used for current and historical revenue reporting. Prepare monthly reports, reviewing financial information for accuracy and completeness before submission.

• Support departmental financial reporting by ensuring revenue and expenditure information is current, accurate, and reliable so department leadership can monitor financial activity and make informed financial and operational decisions throughout the fiscal year.

• Support the department's responsibility to provide timely and accurate financial information to OMB, DOF, and other County financial partners, including researching and explaining discrepancies or reporting delays when necessary.

• Research credit disputes and related discrepancies, reviewing transaction details and supporting documentation to determine the cause and ensure appropriate resolution.

• Reconciles year-end financial reports and park cash funds, maintains accurate records of responsible parties, resolves discrepancies, and ensures compliance with County financ

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