DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

FISCAL OPERATIONS
800 W. Washington St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $60,726.00 - $70,726.00 

Anticipated Salary: $65,726.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 06/01/2026

Performs payroll and travel functions, including processing and reviewing payroll transactions, verifying timesheets, and auditing records, running reports and processing employee & travel reimbursements in compliance with State of Arizona policies. Process and resolve payroll, travel & employee reimbursements, workers compensation and separation of employment. Identifies and corrects discrepancies and payroll project errors; and supports system troubleshooting within AZ360 to ensure accurate and timely processing. Provides backup payroll support and may travel as required. Remain current on changing processes to the travel software and travel policies. Apply subject matter expertise in Travel policies, State of Arizona issued Travel Cards and performing travel audits.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Two (2) days per week in the office/hoteling).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Applies technical accounting principles to process, review, and analyze payroll transactions, including overpayments, deductions, and adjustments within AZ360 and assist customers.

As subject matter expert, process and audit travel and employee reimbursement requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with state policies and assist customers.

Analyzes documents and transactions to determine causes of payroll, travel, workers comp and separation related errors and provide resolutions.

Knowledge of:
• Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA).
• Payroll Policies and Statutes.
• Above average Travel Policies and Statutes.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Automated Accounting System.
• Financial Reporting.
• Microsoft (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace applications and general databases.

Skill in/with:
• Analytical - To interpret financial data and correct errors.
• Data entry- to record transactions in accounting system.
• Strong research techniques.
• Oral and Written Communication Skills - to effectively communicate with other units/departments.
• Effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Accurately record data in accounting, payroll, and travel systems.
• Interpret State and Federal Statutes and Policies. 

Ability to:
• To work well with others.
• To professionally communicate with others.
• To understand and anticipate constituent and stakeholder concerns.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Organization and time management to make sure job responsibilities are completed in a timely manner.
• Handle unexpected workloads effectively.
• Understand and comply with State Rules, Policies and Statues.
• Ensure data transactions entered in the Accounting, AZ360, and Travel software comply with applicable State and Federal Statutes, Policies and Rules.
• Well versed in the Travel Reimbursement process to comply with state travel policy.

Experience in payroll, travel reimbursements, travel cards, and audit.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

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 calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.