Compliance Accountant Jobs

Posting Date

06/12/23

Application Deadline

06/17/23

Pay Range

$50,024 - $89,502.40 annually

The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About The Position

Our Compliance Unit is growing and is looking to fill the Compliance Accountant role. Are you seeking a position that utilizes your attention to detail and knack for precision? Your skills may be an excellent resource for the Compliance Accountant role with the Maricopa County Public Health Compliance Unit.

As a Compliance Accountant, you will perform compliance reviews of the ARPA-funded projects' financial transactions, response activities, and other grant funds to help programs be audit-ready. You will collaborate with programs within the Department of Public Health and establish relationships across Maricopa County to ensure an understanding of all compliance aspects that will help increase efficiency and accountability while timelines and programmatic deliverables are achieved.

Bring your skills and strong understanding of compliance and apply today!

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 health equity 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

• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Tuition reimbursement
• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• An equivalent 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

• Three or more years of experience in accounting/finance and federal grants
• Experience working in governmental accounting, budgeting, or federal grants
• Two or more years of experience in Compliance and/or Internal Audit
• Experience working with Advantage System, InfoAdvantage, and other financial systems

Job Contributions

• Review general ledger downloads and audit various accounting and financial documents, ensuring accuracy and correcting entries when necessary
• Review budget information and funding details of grant proposals, providing financial details as needed
• Assist with compliance metrics and tracking required documentation
• Examine supporting compliance requirements to adhere to various compliance regulations, contracts and agreements, policies, and regulations of grants
• Assist with auditing compliance procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks
• Maintain a high level of external communications, promoting high standards of integrity and alignment with the company's values and understanding of policies and procedures in the Compliance Unit
• Review invoices and ensure compliance documentation and requirements are met from balances, backup documents, requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts
• Collaborate with other departments/units such as Internal Audit, Procurement, Grants, Contracts, and HR, responding to requests for information and working with internal program financial staff to resolve issues
• Assist with the preparation of journal entries to make corrections and adjustments based on audit compliance reviews
• Conduct reconciliations of Budget-to-Actuals spending by grants, including subrecipients, periodically
• Perform compliance reviews of all financial transactions related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the department to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with County policies and procedures and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Prepare special finding reports for Public Health Compliance Review, which may involve connecting with other work units or departments for corrections and recommendations

Working Conditions

• 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
• This position primarily works in an office setting, with periodic travel to community partners' (Subrecipients) sites and facilities. May be subject to working non-standard hours or days based on need. Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• 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
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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