AHCCCS

Address: Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary:  $50,169.60

Grade: 18

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities. The State of Arizona ranks #30 in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America! This recognition honors organizations that champion employee wellbeing through innovative health programs, inclusive wellness initiatives, and a culture rooted in care.

The Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2. This position will be responsible for processing provider electronic funds transfer applications from submittal to approval or rejection. Reviewing applications for accuracy, completeness, and free from error needed to expedite provider payments. Assisting providers with EFT application inquiries via telephone and/or email and archiving historical applications in accordance with Office filing standards.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Review submitted electronic funds transfer (EFT) applications from providers via either facsimile or directly from the EFT database for accuracy, completeness, and free from error that may cause delays in provider payments. For those received via facsimile, enter and review provider financial institution information into the Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS
• Perform external verification of submitted financial institution information on a provider's EFT application and document said verification. If an electronic payment is returned, contact and work with provider to update their financial institution information.
• Act as secondary reviewer, ensuring propriety, accuracy, and completeness for processed EFT applications of other accounting staff and reject those that do not meet criteria
• Provide assistance to providers via phone and/or email relating to EFT enrollment. Communicate rejection statuses and applicable remedy to providers for EFT applications.

Knowledge of:
• The State Archive policy and procedures to effectively archive and maintain agency records
• Mainframe, PMMIS, AFIS, InfoAdvantage, Cognos, and Data Warehouse in order to research provider payments and large volume of data downloads
• Comprehensive knowledge of reconciliation processes
• Microsoft Office applications including, Excel, Word, and Access database. Google Suite

Skill in:
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data and accounting systems
• Oral and written communication
• Organizational skills
• Accurate and quick data entry skills
• Preparing and updating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

Ability to:
• Resolve problems and questions from management, peers, and subordinate staff regarding work processes, policies, and organization or methods of financial data compilation and reporting
• Work effectively and efficiently in a high- paced, continuously changing environment with frequent interruptions
• Independently analyze and research problems to determine the nature and provide resolutions
• Perform multiple tasks and meet established timelines as well as coordinate various assignments and establish priorities
• Provide quality customer service

Minimum:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Preferred:
• One-year professional level accounting experience. Experience with AHCCCS rules, policies and procedures, AHCCCS PMMIS mainframe systems, Oracle, ERATS, Windows Excel and Word, personal computer systems, Bank of America Cash Pro, and AFIS accounting system.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting or Bookkeeping is a plus.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

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).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

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

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.