DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: REVENUE AND TAX ADMINISTRATION
800 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $74,132.98 - $84,132.98 

Anticipated Salary: $79,132.98

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 07/23/2025

Supervise the RFTA Revenue Accounting Unit, responsible for validating, recording, and reporting all RFTA revenue. Oversee the distribution of RFTA payables and all RFTA General Ledger accounting functions, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Maintain the integrity and accuracy of RFTA financial records and reporting. Reconcile and analyze accounting data to ensure proper fund distribution in compliance with State Statutes, Administrative Rule, and ADOT policy. Design, maintain, and update all reconciliation procedures. Maintain General Ledger accounts and Financial Distribution Rules for all Product IDs. Updates periodic county mileage and population. Interpret legislative changes, recommend ADOT responses, and assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures. Hold signature authority to approve journal entries, transfers, and ledger adjustments. Support internal and external audits. Communicate orally and in writing with MVD/ ADOT staff, State Treasurer's office, banking officials, State/County/City officials and other external customers. Represent Revenue Accounting in internal and multi-agency workgroups. Research and recommend resolutions for complex financial and procedural problems.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

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.

Plan and direct daily activities and provide supervision to staff within RFTA Revenue Accounting Unit Review and approve work products to ensure accuracy and Timeliness, provide staff training, guidance, and counsel. Respond to staff questions and questions from other internal and external sources.

Review and approve the monthly distribution of Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF). Review and approve the monthly calculation and distribution of aviation registration fees to cities and counties as well as the semi-monthly calculation and distribution of Vehicle License Tax (VLT).

Establish and implement accounting procedures for the RFTA Revenue Accounting Unit and other RFTA programs affected. Represent Revenue Accounting in work groups with program management, other FMS programs, banking officials, and other State agencies to discuss/resolve problems, to develop and implement new projects and to respond to statutory changes.

Oversee the monthly reconciliations of all MVD Asset and Liability accounts. Research and resolve all discrepancies. Identify systemic/repetitive problems and initiate efforts to correct them.

Prepare monthly and annual Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports and other financial reports, as requested by RFTA administrators and the ADOT Controller. Assist in year-end analyses, closing entries, and internal/external audit activities.

Knowledge:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting, and sound fiscal management principles and practices.
- Chapter 28, Arizona Revised.
- State and ADOT policies, rules and regulations.
- The automated accounting systems used by the state and ADOT. Knowledge of cloud based accounting systems.
- Effective staff management practices, including hiring, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating, and disciplining personnel.

Skill:
- Analyzing and interpreting complex financial information, accounting data, and MVD processes.
- Utilizing computer spreadsheets, databases, and other automated tools to complete work tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Prioritizing work activities of self and others to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Interacting effectively with personnel from ADOT, other State agencies, banking officials, city/county federal officials, and other external customers.

Ability:
- Communicate in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Synthesize a complex work task and/or situation, and present recommendations for a course of action. College--level mathematical and accounting proficiency.
- Evaluate systems, identify flaws, and design and implement corrections.
- Research and resolve problems, even when not covered by instructions or procedures.
- Innovate and develop new theories, policies, and processes.
- Decision-making ability.
- Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting; 3 years experience as an Accountant 2 or equivalent

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and 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).

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
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 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.

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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

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) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.