ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex – Safford
896 South Cook Road
Safford, Arizona 85546

Salary: $56,400.00 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 9/30/26

Are you an Accountant? Do you have experience working within a business or budgeting office? Come join our outstanding finance team, apply today!
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a detailed oriented Budget Analyst. This position is responsible for monitoring, balancing, tracking, and analyzing the budgets and funds for a prison complex.

-Performs numerous budgeting and funding activities
-Researches and prepares a variety of financial reports
-Monitors and projects costs
-Reviews and approves purchase requests, vendor payments, travel settlements, and other financial transactions
-Ensures transactions are entered into Fund Control systems
-Collects and reconciles all credit card statements monthly with backup documentation
-Acting Business Administrator when absent
-Responds, performs, and makes decisions on situations as necessary
-Reviews reports and data to support necessary decisions for agency goals and mission
-Attends meetings, training, functions and seminars as necessary
-Drives on State business
-Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
-Principles, practices, and management of budgeting, accounting, fiscal, business administration, and budgetary control
-Report writing techniques
-Statistical analysis and theory
-General office practices and procedures
-General Accounting Office (GAO), General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state, federal, and ADCRR policies, procedures, and procurement regulations
-Proper maintenance of financial records and preparation of budget reports and other mandated reports

Skill in:
-Verbal and written communication
-Administrative, organization, analytical, research, problem-solving, forecasting, and decision-making fundamentals
-Managing multiple areas of expertise with the ability to coordinate the functions, motivate and manage staff to achieve the desired results and accomplish goals
-Developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships in the working environment
-Computer equipment and automated accounting systems to maintain the accuracy and integrity of online accounting systems

Ability to:
-Identify and draw from resources available to properly answer questions and assist staff and the public in problem resolution
-Accurately work with numbers and complete mandated reports in the required formats in a timely manner
-Read, understand, and follow written policies, procedures, and regulations governing the budget and accounting functions related to their assigned responsibilities
-Communicate changes, problems, or methodologies effectively to others with less experience and/or knowledge of the area of responsibilities
-Prioritize and organize work assignments
-Adapt to changing priorities and tasks
-Work in a prison environment

-Two (2) years of experience in accounting or budgeting positions
-Experience in-person computer functions and operation, spreadsheet software, or automated computer system use

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

Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

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.

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).

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 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 ADCRR 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.