DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

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

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Salary: $71,500 

Grade: 22

This position is assigned to our Audit/Assurance & Policy Engagement group in ADHS Financial Services and works under general supervision of the Audit Administrator and Audit Manager. Performs professional accounting and audit work requiring the standardized application of accounting and auditing principles, theories, concepts and practices. Conducts the reconciliation of reports and financial data used for accounting and auditing analysis including correcting errors. Performs complex and difficult accounting and/or audit assignments including collaborating with the Audit Manager and Policy Engagement Manager on identifying control weaknesses, making recommendations and implementing corrective actions. This position will review Contractor Expenditure Reports (CER), Single Audit Reports, and grant-contracts for compliance with federal and state grant requirements and the annual Subrecipient Risk Assessment. This position will also be responsible for leading audit project work with assigned Accountant 3 and Auditor 4 staff.

Reviews Contractor Expenditure Reports (CER), Single Audit Reports, and grant-contracts for compliance with federal and state grant requirements, and the annual Subrecipient Risk Assessment. Communicates directly with program management and external subrecipients on resolving errors. Responsible for recommendations, reporting and corrective follow up.

Performs complex and difficult accounting and/or audit assignments as assigned by the Audit Administrator, Audit Manager or Policy Engagement Manager, and may assist or lead others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects.

Develops audit scopes, objectives, and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and government audit standards (GAS).

Initiates pulling of accounting documents in the AZ360 and APP for assigned areas of responsibility, as directed by the Audit Administrator or Audit Manager. Maintains proper electronic documentation to support such documents and provides such backup to auditors and/or management as requested.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
- Accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Audit Standards (GAS), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM), Arizona State Statutes (ARS), and applicable agency policies.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
- Automated accounting systems and internal control structures, including the use of applicable software.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Auditing principles and standards.
- Analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data.
- Reconciliation of reports and financial data.
- Identify and correct inconsistencies or errors of financial data.
- Recommend and implement solutions to identified financial problems.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excel, including macros and pivot tables.
- Statistical sampling skills
- Maintain accounting and audit records through automated accounting systems, including PC and mainframe computer skills.

Ability to:
- Work independently under general supervision of the Audit Administrator or Audit Manager.
- Work in teams and collaborate effectively with co-workers including leading team members.
- Compose accurate and concise audit reports.
- Accurately analyze and interpret complex data.
- 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.

- 2 years experience as an Accountant 1 or 2 or equivalent.

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

- Drivers License

- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a closely related field required.

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.