DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 150 N. 18TH Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85007

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY

Salary: $71,500 

Grade: 22

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY
Responsible for performing professional operating or cost accounting work requiring the standardized application of established
accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. Reviews and/or conducts the reconciliation of reports and financial data,
identifying or correcting inconsistencies or errors. Oversees or performs accounting analyses such as computing standard ratios;
Assembling and summarizing accounting literature on a given subject, ensuring costs are properly allocated to appropriate sources.

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.

Reconcile and resolve vendor statements, and resolve vendor issues/concerns. Reconcile PCard statements,
process PCard documents, and reconcile and process telecommunications invoices. Complete vendor transactions
timely and accurately, and assist in day-to-day tasks as needed.
Builds automated validations into reconciliation practices utilizing principles, methods, and practices of fiscal and
financial record keeping and incorporates technological strategies to increase efficienc,y utilizing automated
quality control reviews to detect and resolve complex problems.
Prepare training slides and QRG's and work with AWFD to provide agency-wide training for multiple Controllers
Office functions.
Performs a variety of finance and budgeting functions and/or transactions, and implements improvements on
reporting, communication standards, workflow, processes and procedures, and standard work.
Other duties as assigned, as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
- Economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting.
- Internal control structures, and fiscal management.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of financial research methodologies; accounting principles.
- Effective database queries and analysis Systems:
- AZ360 Financial
- Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
- AZ360 Human Resources Management
- SharePoint ADHS Invoice Management System (IMS).
- Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Considerable skill in analysis, interpretation.
and communication of financial data.
-Effective technological skills.
-Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
-Effective organization skills.
-Effective time management skills.

Ability to:
- Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data.
- Ability to speak effectively in front of internal groups of employees.
- 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; 2 years of experience as an Accountant 1, 2 or equivalent.

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

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 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 Tammy.Kaczmarek@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.