Accountant

Posting Date

01/27/26

Application Deadline

02/09/26

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max
$55,000.00 - $77,250.00 - $99,500.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $57,096.00 to $67,000.00 annually.

This position is Exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

The Accountant performs a variety of professional-level accounting functions related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records, the audit of financial transactions, and the production of reports and statements.

About The Superior Court:

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair, and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time.  We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety. 

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional-level financial, accounting, or auditing experience

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• Other combinations of post-secondary education and related experience in financial, accounting, or auditing may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Two (2) years of professional accounting experience
• Experience in Auditing, Finance, or Budget in Maricopa County, the Judicial Branch in Maricopa County, or related justice system agency

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting procedures and principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), financial analysis techniques and practices.
• Minimum accounting standards (MAS) for Arizona Courts.
• Accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures.

Skill in:

• The use of computer applications for accounting systems.
• The use of Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on Excel.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include lookup functions such as XLOOKUP and INDEX MATCH, pivot tables, and formula-based analysis.
• Implementing accounting and auditing operating procedures that align with Judicial Branch policy, applicable laws and regulations, established accounting standards, and the requirements of the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts Minimum Accounting Standards.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time management, setting priorities, and completing assignments on time.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively and work well with judicial officers, Judicial Branch staff, and the public.
• Promote a positive work environment with management, staff, and peers.
• Apply accounting theory in a governmental work environment.
• Contribute and participate as a team player.