DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Salary: $60,500 

Grade: 20

This position is assigned to our General Accounting group within the ADHS Controller's Office and works under general supervision of an Accounting Supervisor as an Accountant 2. Makes practical applications of technical accounting principles, theories, and concepts beyond the mere application of detailed rules and instructions pertaining to a specific system. Performs assignments that are designed to expand practical experience and continue development of professional judgment in the application of basic accounting techniques, such as examining a variety of financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other agency-specific accounting requirements. Maintains effective fiscal management by analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating accounting and reporting systems, procedures, policies, and methods. Reviews, gathers, compiles, and processes data entry for complex inter and intra agency revenue and expense transfers. Coordinates intra-agency transfers with appropriate program finance managers, Coordinates Inter-agency transfers with financial staff in other agencies to ensure accurate and timely processing of all transfers. Performs complex and difficult accounting assignments, specializing in the General Accounting segment of the Controller's Office. Suggests solutions to identified financial problems. This position also provides assistance and backup to the data entry aspects of the Direct/lndirect Cost Desk.

Performs assignments that are designed to expand practical experience and continue development of professional judgment in the application of basic accounting techniques, such as examining a variety of financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other agency-specific accounting requirements. Maintains effective fiscal management by analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating accounting and reporting systems, procedures, policies, and methods.

Reviews, gathers, compiles, and processes data entry for complex inter and intra agency revenue and expense transfers. Coordinates intra-agency transfers with appropriate program finance managers. Coordinates inter-agency transfers with financial staff in other agencies to ensure accurate and timely processing of all transfers. Reviews and research negative expenditures. Gathers, compiles, and files use tax with Department of Revenue on a monthly basis to avoid penalties.

Suggest solutions to identified financial problems. Assists with trainings. This position also provides assistance and backup to the data entry aspects of the Direct/Indirect Cost Desk.

Performs complex and difficult accounting assignments, specializing in the General Accounting segment of the Controller's Office. Works on a variety of special projects, and cross-trains.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
-Accounting principles and practices, and the reporting of financial data.
-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)
-Principles, concepts, practices, and methods of government accounting.
-Automated accounting systems and internal control structures.
-Federal grant regulations, AZ Revised Statutes, and agency policies and procedures.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
-Analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data.
-Effective time management
-Effective communication, both oral and written
-Intermediate or advanced skills in Excel, including macros and pivot tables.
-Work organization
-Maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems, including PC and mainframe computer skills

Ability to:
-Learn Internal control structures, and fiscal management
-Work independently under general supervision of the General Accounting Supervisor.
-Work in teams and collaborate effectively with co-workers.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required; One year experience as an Accountant 1 or equivalent

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Driver's License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.