ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Division of Business and Finance

100 N 15th Ave, Suite 302 Phoenix, Arizona 85007

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

Salary: $42,000.00 - $47,800.00 

Grade: 18

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. The candidate will operate with little to no supervision, and is responsible for the generation and accuracy of complex fiscal data posted to the financial accounting system, automated procurement system and the human resources system. The selected candidate will explain and provide counsel to the division on accounting principles as related to SAAM. They will also ensure that documents are properly authorized, coded correctly and pricing is in accordance with the PO/contracts. The selected candidate compiles various revenue and expenditure reports and is responsible for analyzing, researching and resolving vendor/ customer and financial budget problems and concerns. They will also perform reconciliation of invoice aging's, statements and general ledger reports and enter data in to the accounting system.

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.

• Review and analyze documentation for accuracy, compliance to statutes, and policies. Ensure that documents are properly authorized, coded correctly and pricing is in accordance with POs and contracts. Prepare and enter transactions in to various automated systems.
• Review/reconcile accounts and transactions from accounting system for errors and make any necessary corrections.
• Resolve issues/problems, answer questions, research and analyze data for divisions.
• Prepare deposits in accordance with policies and procedures related to the handling of cash and reconcile to accounting system.
• Compile various revenue and expenditure reports. Reconciliation of invoice aging's, statements and general ledger reports.

Knowledge of:

• Accounting principles and practices (GAAP, GASB, FASB, etc.)
• Reconciliation procedures
• Arizona Accounting Manual
• Financial data analysis
• Statutes relative to area of responsibility
• Internal policies and procedures
• Automated accounting systems
• Team-building techniques and real-world applications
• Effective supervision techniques
• Section goals and objectives and department goals
• Revenue and expenditure cycles for businesses
• Statutes relating to the vendor payments

Skills in:

• Interpersonal relationships with peers, and individuals both within and without the ADOA
• Basic math
• Oral and written communication
• Work organization and time management

Ability to:

• Work well with other employees
• Understand and interpret policy and statutes
• Communicate both verbally and written

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

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 Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• 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.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 27 weeks of employment.

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance.
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.