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Job Description
Job Summary
Mohave County Finance Department is looking to hire an Accountant Senior located in Kingman, AZ.
We are located at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ.
Salary Range:
Accountant Range 18 Steps 1-8 $26.93 - $33.12 Accountant Senior Range 20 Steps 1-8 $29.69 - $36.51
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm ( Majority of Weekends and holidays off)
- May be required at times to work weekends when fiscal year is ending and/or department needs.
About us:
Promoting and safeguarding Mohave County’s financial integrity through transparent, accountable stewardship of public funds, while serving as a trusted financial representative of the Board of Supervisors and ensuring responsible management on behalf of the county’s citizens.
Proud To Offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO):- 11 Paid Holidays.
- End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).
Retirement Benefits:- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
- Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
- Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)
Comprehensive Wellness Program:- Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
- 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
- Marketplace Discounts
- Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).
Essential Job Functions- Develops department and county-wide policies and procedures relating to internal financial controls.
- Reviews and analyzes internal accounting systems, practices and procedures and prepares recommendations for improvements or corrective actions.
- Provides technical assistance to Accountant(s) in the development and completion of schedules and reports.
- Develops long- and short-range financial forecasts.
- Performs a variety of financial analysis related to general government operations including, but not limited to, cost accounting, cost allocation, direct and indirect cost allocation, user fee analysis, statistical analysis, and analysis of long-term financial alternatives.
- Prepares periodic financial reports.
- Performs county-wide internal audits and prepares related reports.
- Provides advice and assistance to diverse county functions to ensure compliance with county policy, statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting principles, and government accounting procedures.
- Monitors state and federal grant revenues and expenditures.
- Monitors Special District project accounts.
- Prepares the Annual Financial Report.
Special Job Requirements- Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Accountant: Entry level experience work including .- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a major in accounting, or related field.
- Two (2) years progressively responsible professional experience in financial accounting/auditing.
- One (1) year experience in government accounting preferred.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
Accountant Senior: Two years of accounting/auditing experience including.- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a major in accounting.
- Three (3) or more years’ experience performing responsible professional governmental accounting.
- OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preferred Special Requirements- Maintain and possess a current certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Managerial Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Principles, theories, practices, and concepts of accounting including cost accounting, governmental accounting, enterprise accounting and accounting analysis procedures.
- Accounting principles, theory and practices and application, preferably in governmental settings.
- Fiscal administration and budgetary practices.
- Financial accounting, analysis, reporting and auditing practices.
- GAAP and accounting practices.
- Modern office procedures and practices, including record keeping and data security methods and techniques.
- Private and municipal accounting and data processing systems.
- Conducting critical analyses.
- Conducting research.
- Reconciling accounts.
- Preparing complex financial reports and documentation.
- Coordinating fiscal activities, interpreting, and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
- Review, prepare and analyze accounting transactions, to establish accounting procedures within established guidelines and to prepare financial statements and technical reports in accordance with varying regulations and reporting requirements.
- Analyze, audit, and interpret accounting records, financial statements, computer printouts and reports of financial and accounting systems for completeness and accuracy.
- Gather and to analyze appropriate relevant data and prepare and present clear, concise, and accurate reports and related information.
Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!
Closing Date/Time: 5/24/2026 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Mohave County
Show moreWith over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.
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