Accountant

Town of Marana Arizona

Marana, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.53–$31.27 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Building Surveying, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Debt Management, Detail Oriented, Economic Growth, Editing, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Government Accounting, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving Skills, Public Administration, Public Finance, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Team Player
LOCATION
Marana, AZ
POSTED
10 days ago

Accountant

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600066

Department

Finance

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Maranas standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking an Accountant to work in the Finance Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in providing meaningful work that has a real impact in our community. Through sound fiscal practices and thoughtful financial planning, the Finance Department is integral to maintaining the Town's stable financial condition and strong economic growth. In the Department, efficient and effective financial stewardship intersects with creativity and innovation to provide 5-star service to our community.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Alternative work schedules / scheduled telework may be available

Salary ranges effective 07/11/2026:

Expected Hiring Range: $25.53 - $31.27/Hour

  • Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $25.52 - $37.01/Hour

Examples of Duties

  • Assists in maintaining the general ledger including the preparation of journal entries; assists with the financial audits.
  • Reconciles balance sheet accounts, including accounts receivable for various grants and CIP projects; prepares periodic reimbursement requests.
  • Prepares reports, such as unclaimed property and financial surveys.
  • Provides support by assisting on various projects and answering general accounting inquiries as needed, including tax related questions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Over one year of experience in accounting/finance.
  • Must complete the Town of Marana Background check.
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or closely related field.
  • Governmental accounting experience.
  • Proficiency in Access.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 06/29/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 06/28/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Corinda Gamboa / 520-382-1934 / cgamboal@maranaaz.gov

For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits.

01

Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.

  • I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency
  • I have some college past the high school level
  • I have an associates degree
  • I have a bachelors degree
  • I have a masters degree
  • None of the above options apply to me

02

Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in accounting/finance.

  • I have no related experience
  • I have less than 1 year of direct experience
  • I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
  • I have more than 3 years of direct experience

03

Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in accounting/finance.

  • I have no related experience
  • I have less than 1 year of experience
  • I have more than 1 year but less than 3 years of direct experience
  • I have more than 3 years of direct experience

04

Please select the type of accounting/finance experience you have. Please select all that apply.

  • Experience with accounts payable
  • Experience with accounts receivable
  • Experience with payroll
  • Experience with capital assets
  • Experience with debt management
  • Experience with financial reporting
  • Other

05

If you selected "Other" above, please explain.

06

Microsoft Word- Based on the proficiency definitions below, please select the answer that most accurately describes your level of skill. Entry Level- Can create general correspondence and use basic editing tools. Proficient- Can create documents using shortcuts and able to create and edit tables, labels, and is familiar with common tool features. Can perform mail merge for labels and letters. Advanced- Can create documents using specialized functions such as templates, macros, tables, columns, and can link documents.

  • I have no experience
  • I have entry level experience
  • I am proficient
  • I am an advanced user

07

Microsoft Access- Based on the proficiency definitions below, please select the answer that most accurately describes your level of skill. Entry Level- Can open or create documents, enter or update information. Proficient- Can make bulk changes or operations. Advanced- Can manage databases, create and modify tables, create and modify queries, modify forms and reports in layout view.

  • I have no experience
  • I have entry level experience
  • I am proficient
  • I am an advanced user

Required Question

Employer Town of Marana

Address 11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, Arizona, 85653

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana

About the Company

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Town of Marana Arizona