New 
Accountant Senior
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Tempe | |
| 2411 West 14th Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 30, 2026 | |
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Accountant Senior Job ID: 322704 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $64,346.00 - $83,649.50/annually, DOE Grade 117 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Job Summary Maricopa Community Colleges has an opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant Senior to join the Controller's Office at the District Office. In this key role, you will perform advanced accounting analysis and support financial reporting, student financial services, and District-wide fiscal operations. This position plays an important role in interpreting policies, procedures, and contract language while working with complex financial data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and informed decision-making. The Accountant Senior will exercise independent judgment in carrying out accounting processes, contribute to strong internal controls, and support the overall financial health of the organization. In addition, this role serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to staff and leading day-to-day accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for a professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with complex data, and contributing to a mission-driven organization that supports student success. Essential Functions 30% - Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of Financial Reporting staff 30% - Routinely performs advanced reconciliations of the general ledger and related subsystems:
20% - Consults and advises on recording of financial transactions:
15% - Reviews accounting transactions and ensures proper documentation:
5% - Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, auditing, economics, business or public administration, or directly related field and four (4) years of experience that includes a combination of experience with the application of GAAP theory and practice, uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards, tax laws as they apply to accounting transactions and reporting; and/or exposure to governmental fund accounting and use of computerized accounting systems. OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications
Special Working Conditions May be required to work nights and/or weekends Prolonged sitting while working at a desk, may be required to lift 30lbs How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Applications received after the review date may not be screened EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.erp.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322704&PostingSeq=1 jeid-ef74bdf269b2c54aa7c33854954d9542 | |