Finance Services Specialist

Posting Date

10/07/25

Application Deadline

10/21/25

Pay Range

$19.75 - $30.50 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

Unclassified

Department

County School Superintendent

About the Position

Does the opportunity of working in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your skills in government or school district finance, sound challenging?

As the Finance Services Specialist, you will perform Maricopa County financial, budget and procurement activities with our employees and monitor financial performance for the agency. In addition, this position provides school districts financial support for the districts the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office serves as the Fiscal Agent. This position also will work closely with the Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office and our banking partner.

About Us

The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by the Elected Superintendent. The office is statutorily responsible for providing services supporting school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The superintendent leverages the office to strengthen teacher voice, increase respect for the education profession, and create resources that expand the capacity of teachers, administrators, and support staff.
The superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation district.

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 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% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping or specialized administrative experience
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications

We Also Value

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration, or related field
• Public sector Fund Accounting experience 
• Experience using financial accounting system(s)

Job Contributions

• Provides general accounting reconciliations, prepares journal vouchers, documents processes, develops policies and procedures, researches accounting issues, and provides recommendations
• Supports the daily activities of the department, which include various aspects of internal and external financial reporting as well as general accounting and reconciliation functions
• Monitors, evaluates, reconciles, and reports on information and general ledger activity
• Develops, documents, and maintains written procedures for various accounting and financial activities as needed
• Reviews and audits a variety of accounting and financial documents, ensuring accuracy and makes correcting entries when necessary
• Reconciles bank statements, cash, or accounts and resolves irregularities
• Maintains knowledge of relevant computerized data systems and calculations
• Performs procurement and payment functions
• Maintains detailed accounting backup and reports
• Ensures all appropriate voucher documentation required from school districts are completed in a timely manner.  Follows up with school districts regarding any missing documentation.  Escalates any persistent issues as appropriate
• Ensures all certified school district employee certificate information is received and data-entered in a timely manner for the release of payroll warrants in accordance with ARS 15-302.  Provide guidance regarding improper cer