ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

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

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $93,250.00 

Grade: 26

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is currently seeking an experienced and authoritative Statewide Accountant IV. This pivotal role focuses on leading complex and critical accounting assignments across state operations, requiring a high level of expertise in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) practices.

The successful candidate will supervise and provide leadership on statutory assignments, which include overseeing the review and recommendation processes regarding changes to statewide accounting policies and procedures. The role entails ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data prior to public release and responding to public information requests. Furthermore, this position involves directing the preparation and development of significant components of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and other vital financial reports related to state indebtedness, including leading efforts in credit support and lending programs.

Secondary responsibilities of the Statewide Accountant IV include overseeing system security reviews for statewide financial systems, conducting sensitive internal control reviews, and crafting draft financial schedules for the Statewide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This role may also require the accountant to testify in court or legislative sessions concerning their findings and to provide strategic recommendations on financial statutes and internal control improvements to enhance state agency operations.

Ideal candidates will be seasoned professionals with a robust analytical skill set, capable of navigating complex accounting challenges with minimal supervision and a proactive approach to enhancing and maintaining the financial integrity of Arizona's state operations.

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.

• Supervises or takes a lead role in the planning and testing of design, modification and enhancements of the statewide financial systems (such as Arizona Financial System - AZ360, Arizona Procurement Portal - APP, Human Resource Information Solution - HRIS) and other statewide processes
• Performs a lead role in the completion of complex assignments by subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff which pertains to the Automated Warrant Reconciliation (AWR) unit or the Vendor & 1099 Reporting unit within the AZ360 Operations Group
• Composes or reviews subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff draft correspondence dealing with subject matters in ways that call for considerable discretion, judgment or negotiation, replying to inquiries, presenting and requesting information
• Monitors subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff follow-up activities on auditor general recommendations
• Responds to agencies, board and commissions, and the JLBC and OSPB by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or situations defined by the requesting entity
• Makes recommendations for improvement, applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty

Knowledge of:

• GAAP, GAAS, FASB, GASB and other related publications
• The principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management
• Reference materials such as federal regulations, (e.g., OMB Circulars), Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals including the Department of Administration, General Accounting Office Statewide Accounting and System manuals, policies and procedures and the information contained therein and its applicability to the assigned area
• Research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance and final technical report referencing
• Methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems
• Legal requirements impacting area of assignment
• Customer service etiquette

Skills in:

• Work organization and accomplishment
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques
• Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through financial systems (includes personal and mainframe computer skills)
• Leadership and interpersonal relationships
• Oral and written communications
• Multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis
• Collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals

Ability to:

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers
• Express complex analytical findings into a clear, concise, and understandable manner in reports and oral presentations
• Work within guidelines of established methods; obtaining, clarifying and providing information within established parameters
• Analysis of data and interpretation of that data
• Embrace change and learn new skills.

• Certified Public Accountant license preferred

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting is required
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation

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
• 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

• You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date

• 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.