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: 1740 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $45,000.00 

Grade: 18

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Accounting Specialist 2 to join the Division of Business and Finance (DBF). In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records by performing a variety of accounting tasks. You will be responsible for processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and providing critical support for budgeting and financial reporting activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to contribute to the efficient operation of state financial systems and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

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.

• Review and analyze documentation for accuracy, compliance to statutes, and policies
• Ensure that documents are properly authorized, coded correctly and pricing is in accordance with purchase orders/contracts
• Prepare and enter transactions information into various financial systems
• Review/reconcile accounts and transactions from accounting systems for error, make any necessary revisions
• Resolve issues/problems, answer questions, research/analyze data for divisions/agencies
• Prepare deposits in accordance with policies and procedures relating to the handling of cash and reconcile to accounting system
• Compile various revenue and expenditure reports. Reconciliation of invoice agings, statements and general ledger reports

Knowledge of:

• State of Arizona Accounting Manual
• Automated accounting systems
• ADOA rules and regulations
• Excel
• Access
• Reconciliation procedures
• Governmental accounting

Skills in:

• Basic math
• 10-key
• Oral and written communication
• Analyze policies and procedures and interpret
• Work organization
• Analyze figures and fiscal documentation

Ability to:

• Compile and enter figures
• Prioritize work
• Work both independently and on a team

• Proven reconciliation skills
• Governmental accounting knowledge

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• 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