DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Central Office/Business and Finance

100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103

Phoenix, AZ. 85007

Salary: $47,564.00 - $67,567.00 - $87,570.00*

*SALARY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking an Administrative Services Officer 3 (working title: Accounting Manager), who will work under the supervision of the ADJC Business and Finance Administrator, serving as a supervisor of all Accounting activities for the Department. This includes overall planning, organizing and directing of accounting functions for the Department. Directs and monitors through subordinate accounting staff in accounts payable, payroll, standards and practices in alignment with ADOA/GAO guidelines and technical support to agency business operations. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Business and Finance Team. At ADJC, you will have the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

• Daily operations and management of all agency accounting: payroll activities; parental assessment; restitution; grants and youth trust accounts
• Provide assistance and support to Business and Finance Administrator; AZ Net Line management; cell phone management
• Track and oversee state fleet charges and payment requests.
• Ensure acceptable accounting principles are followed; internal controls are in place; and all agency and GAO required policies are followed
• Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders through APP and ADJC Purchasing System for accuracy and index coding
• Review AZ360 Payroll transactions
• Establish and/or revise Business and Finance Section policies and procedures
• Supervise and provide guidance to staff, and prepare annual employee performance evaluations
• Preparation of annual GAO closing package; preparation of various financial reports as requested and required
• ADJC AFIS/BREAZ Security Administrator and Employee Travel Card Administrator
• Prepare the CLIFF to include with the ADJC Annual Budget Requests
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:
-Principles, concepts and practices of financial, inventory, audit, fund and program accounting
-Principles of supervision and management
-ADJC administrative and program policies and procedures
-Federal and State regulatory requirements
-State of Arizona Accounting Manual
-Government accounting and GAAP standards
-AFIS user procedures
-Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
-Organizational structure of the Agency

Skill in:
-Written and verbal communication
-Establish and maintain work relationships
-Evaluation of a variety of fiscal practices and procedures including audit, indirect cost allocations, federal match and Level of Effort/Maintenance of Efforts (LOE/MOE) calculations and other factors affecting fiscal needs
-Complex analytic work
-Leadership and to motivate others

Ability to:
-Manage multiple areas of expertise and diverse functions
-Prioritizing changing demands
-Setup robust financial systems and processes that track; ensure tickler system to maintain daily operations
-Problem solving
-Work independently without supervision
-Work under pressure and meet deadlines
-Drive on state business
-Work closely with adjudicated youth in a secure correctional setting

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance OR; a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or State accounting

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on 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 records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all 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.) R2-10-207.010).

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

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation. NO FELONY CONVICTIONS.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
● Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
● Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
● 10 paid holidays per year
● Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
● Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
● Deferred Compensation Program
● Wellness Plans

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

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov 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 reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)542-9262. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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