Address:

Financial Services Division
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary:  $56,160.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 5/15/2025

Are you an Accountant? Do you have experience in governmental Accounting and employee-related Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transactions or reporting? Join our team of legendary finance professionals making a calculated difference. Apply Now!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an experienced Accountant. This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing transactions for accuracy, timeliness, and proper preparation in AZ360 Financial (AZ360-FIN). Compiling data for analysis and preparation for standardized reports. Reviewing complex bank reconciliations to ensure items are communicated and resolved. Processing employee reimbursement claims. Process name, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and data verifications with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related databases and reporting.

- Routinely processes name and TIN verifications with the IRS database for all workers on inmate work assignments and employees to resolve any discrepancies
- Assists with data verification related to 1099 reporting
- Processes agency employee reimbursement claims (travel, tuition, etc.) for the agency
- Uses various accounting systems to retrieve, review and identify inconsistencies
- Researches and identifies potential problem areas and resolutions
- Effectively communicates with other departments and management to obtain information and/or correct transactions
- Reviews and requests corrections or substantiation of information presented
- Analyzes, processes or approves fiscal transactions
- Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Analyzes financial information, completes reconciliations and prepares various financial reports
- Resolves accounting-related issues with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintains documentation accuracy in accordance with policies and procedures
- Supports internal and external audit requirements
- Processes requests for user access to AZ360 Financial (AZ360-FIN) and the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
- Verifies completion of required training and creates a User Maintenance Document (UDOC) for user access for all employees needing access
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- The principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of governmental accounting
- Internal control structures and fiscal management
- The methods and techniques of automated financial systems
- Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures
- Financial research methodologies
- Writing reports
- Fiscal transactions such as billing and invoices, payments or other financial documents
- 1099, Taxpayer Information Number, ITIN and IRS regulations

Skill in:
- Work organization and accomplishment
- Analysis and interpretation of financial data
- Working techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems, including computers and mainframes
- Training and reviewing the work of others
- Verbal and written communication
- Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships
- Compiling complex data and writing reports
- Maintaining ledgers and record entries
- Track revenues and/or expenditures

Ability to:
- Analyze and interpret financial data
- Apply accounting principles and practices
- Learn and adhere to the rules, regulations and procedures established for the work system or agency
- Learn the State of Arizona Accounting Manual, State Procurement, AZ360 Financial (AZ360-FIN) and the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Interpret and understand IRS Internal Revenue Codes and regulations
- Develop and draft procedures for changes in processes and requirements, which may include maintaining a chart of accounts for the agency
- Review, monitor and control amounts expending from budget(s) to assure that expenditures do not exceed funds available
- Gather and compile complex data and write reports summarizing financial transactions and the status of accounts for a given period
- Utilize automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze information, and analyze contract status

- Five (5) years of Accounting, Finance, Budgeting or Financial Industry experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then 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).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

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

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days 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).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy 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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.