Summary
Location
Phoenix
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Posting Date
01/29/26Application Deadline
01/31/26Pay Range
$20.25 - $30.50 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
Are you a master organizer interested in pursuing a career related in finance? Consider applying for our Accounting Specialist position, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County!
As an Accounting Specialist for Correctional Health Services, you will work on financial administration and accounts payable for a large healthcare organization. We will count on you to use your excellent organizational and prioritizing skills to facilitate and reconcile payments.
About the Department
It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience
High school or General Educational Development (GED)
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
We Also Value
Two or more years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience in healthcare or government
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
Moderate to advanced experience with CGI/Advantage Financial Software Suite
Experience with accounts payable
Job Contributions
Processes payments on vendor invoices, reconciles accounts and maintains the accounting and financial records following department and County policies
Researches accounting issues and assists in providing information for audits
Post’s information and balances the general ledgers and accounts
Performs approvals of financial documents, including journal vouchers, invoices, and purchase order
Provides informational and transactional support services to external and internal customers
Working Conditions
Works regularly in a standard office environment, requiring the ability to sit and perform duties on a computer for long periods of time. At times, you may be required to work inside a jail or travel to work locations within a 5-mile radius. This position requires accurately handling a high volume of work and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks. Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access.
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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Other facts
About Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is one of the nation’s largest public prosecutorial agencies, serving nearly four million residents in the fourth largest county in the U.S. With more than 1,000 employees, MCAO offers a fast-paced, exciting environment and a supportive culture that fosters empowerment and development. We have 23 specialized prosecution bureaus and a variety of positions including: attorneys, investigators, paralegals, victim advocates and support staff, each of whom is committed to holding criminals accountable, supporting victims' rights, and keeping families safe.
What you'll do
- The Accounting Specialist processes payments on vendor invoices, reconciles accounts, and maintains accounting records. They also provide informational and transactional support services to both external and internal customers.
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