Job Description

Posting Date 04/18/23

Application Deadline 04/24/23

Pay Range $18.50 - $26.00 per hour

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 eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified

Department Public Defense Services

About the Position
Are you an accounting guru who is interested in the legal field who has an eye for detail? The Office of Public Defense Services has a role just for you! The Accounting Specialist assists in researching and coordinating payments for vendors and contracts as well as purchase orders for the department.

About Us
The Maricopa County Office of Public Defense Services assigns and oversees private attorneys contracted to represent indigent individuals in criminal, delinquency, dependency, mental health, and probate matters. We provide administrative support, financial oversight, integrated technology solutions, and HR support to all five of Maricopa County\xe2\x80\x99s Indigent Representation offices (Public Defender, Legal Defender, Legal Advocate, Public Advocate, and Contract Counsel) in an effort to ensure indigent individuals have their fundamental rights protected and receive quality legal representation.

Proud to Offer

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

We Require

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  High school diploma or GED
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  Two years of accounting, accounts payable/receivable, bookkeeping or specialized administrative experience
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  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

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  Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field
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  Digital document processing experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Adobe/Acrobat
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  Experience with and/or knowledge of iCIS, CACE or CGI
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  Experience with Maricopa County Superior Court procedures

Job Contributions

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  Process invoices and monthly payments
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  Screen expenditure requests for accuracy and compliance
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  Obtain appropriate expenditure approval as required and manages associated records
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  Resolve complaints and discrepancies associated with payables
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  Request and evaluate additional documentation and information from vendors and contractors as needed
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  Reconcile paperwork and initiates corrections for errors
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  Assist in reconciling attorney logs and delivers documents to other County departments

Working Conditions

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  Office setting with long periods of sitting and computer work
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  Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions, time pressures, high volumes of work, handling multiple or unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, and in close physical proximity with others

Selection Procedure

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