Temp Accounting Support Specialist

Posting Date

06/06/25

Application Deadline

06/07/25

Pay Range

$19.75 - $29.00 hourly

Salary 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

Temporary

Department

Recorder

About the Position

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.

 

If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.

As the Accounting Support Specialist, you will provide entry-level accounting maintenance, bookkeeping, and clerical accounting work to department management so that they can make well-informed decisions about the department’s operation.

About Us

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is responsible for maintaining the Maricopa County voter registration records and for administering over elections in partnership with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The MCRO also maintains the permanent public record of over 50 million documents dating back to 1871, including deeds, plat maps, and a variety of other important documents. Our office serves over 2.5
million registered voters as well as 4.4 million residents across Maricopa County. The MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of responsible clerical and/or administrative experience
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications

Job Contributions

• Provides specialized accounting and clerical support to the accounting division
• Prepares and maintains accounting documents and records for new, current, and defunct accounts
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to procedures that increase efficiency
• Creates, updates, and maintains complex spreadsheets, databases, and reports.
• Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies from bank deposits
• Prepares daily deposits, general ledger postings, and statements
• Enters key data of financial transactions in the accounting database
• Communicates with management and compiles reports/summaries on monthly activity
• Reconciles accounts in a timely manner
• Provides assistance and support to administrative personnel
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This position is typically performed in a professional office environment and is primarily sedentary in nature. The role involves extended periods of sitting, frequent use of computers and standard office equipment, and may require occasional walking, standing, bending, or lifting of light items (up to 10 pounds). Work is generally performed during standard business hours, with occasional overtime to meet deadlines or support business needs.

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the