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The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is currently seeking a highly skilled and analytical Statewide Accountant III to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, the successful candidate will be entrusted with overseeing significant areas and managing critical assignments that involve complex, unique, and often statutorily mandated tasks in a governmental accounting context.
This position demands a deep understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines. The selected individual will play a pivotal leading role, guiding the development and implementation of statewide accounting policies and procedures, ensuring their alignment with statutory requirements and overarching government regulations.
The Statewide Accountant III will contribute, lead and/or review the preparation of key financial reports, including components of the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) and the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA). This role will monitor or oversee monitoring and resolution of daily interface issues. Additionally this position works with team members reviewing grant and project cost structure set up and modification in the statewide financial system AZ360, providing guidance to agencies and all customers. This role is not only about maintaining standards but also enhancing them through continuous improvements to the financial system and existing processes. .
Secondary responsibilities include overseeing the integrity of financial systems and controls, reviewing financial data for accuracy before public release, and responding to technical pronouncements from GASB. The role may also involve providing expert testimony in legislative or judicial settings, drafting management recommendations on internal controls and procedural changes, and finalizing financial schedules for comprehensive statewide reporting.
This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for those passionate about advancing their career in government accounting, contributing to the financial integrity and transparency of state operations in Arizona.
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.
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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:
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
ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)
All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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
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