Maricopa County Looking for Accounting & Finance Manager at Phoenix, Arizona Full Time

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About the Position

The Accounting & Finance Manager provides overall general accounting, reporting, and management for the Benefits and Wellness Division and the Self-Funded Benefits Trust Fund so it can meet its financial obligations in the most cost-effective manner so that benefit-eligible employees and their covered dependents can enjoy quality, affordable benefits. The Accounting & Finance Manager manages an annual budget of more than $200M. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of employee benefits payroll deductions. Supervisory responsibilities include providing leadership to staff, hiring staff, evaluating staff performance, coaching, and disciplining staff, and providing professional development.

About Us

The Human Resources Department is a diverse group of agile and dedicated HR professionals who provide exceptional customer service by exemplifying the motto “Your Partner for Success.” By strategically partnering with County Management, departments, and applicants, HR looks for creative, outside-the-box solutions to the ever-evolving modern-day challenges governments face in providing quality services to their citizens.

With more than 13,000 employees in more than 50 departments, we question the status quo, we challenge old assumptions, WE make government better. Join us for your next career adventure and explore innovation with Maricopa County Human Resources!

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here

We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field

• Five years of managerial experience in the field of accounting, including five years of experience directly supervising other accounting professionals.

• Advanced skill and experience with MS Access and Excel

We Also Value

• Five years of experience in insurance accounting, public accounting, and/or self-funded benefits trust accounting

• Master’s degree in accounting or closely related field

• Experience with Workday HCM and Payroll, financial accounting systems (i.e., general ledger), and SQL server

Job Contributions

• Establish and maintain good internal control processes, procedures, and monitoring programs to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Monitor cash in bank accounts daily and funds them when necessary

• Monitor enrollment, accrual levels, expenses, and claims utilization to ensure funding adequacy and to identify emerging trends

• Hire, manage, coach, develop, and reward assigned staff

• Review and approve all general ledger transactions and aid staff in preparing more complex transactions

• Manage the collection and reconciliation of benefit premiums through payroll deduction

• Oversee bill payments and provide required approvals of financial accounting activities in the financial accounting system

• Create and perform analysis of annual, audited financial statement and monthly and quarterly management reports then present them to leadership and the Board of Trustees

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities

• Oversee internal and external financial audits, review claim lag and reconciles with unpaid claims; identify and monitor liabilities

• Collaborate with an external actuary to develop and monitor reserves and rates, and with Budget, Finance, and Treasury departments to ensure alignment of all records and systems

• Research and analyze the impact of related legislation, industry trends, potential contracts, contract amendments, and other external cost drivers; perform in-depth financial analysis and cost benefits studies

• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasting models

• Implement continuous quality improvement processes

Working Conditions

• Work occurs in an indoor office environment. Tasks require manual dexterity of hands and body to operate office equipment and manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, and multiple, complicated, and unscheduled tasks. Job includes team-oriented activities and interaction with all levels of County management and personnel, and the public. Responsibilities require concentration, accuracy, ethical conduct, and a professional demeanor.

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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