DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 800 W. Washington Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $82,674.71 - $92,674.71 

Anticipated Salary: $87,674.71

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 07/04/2024

Complete assigned compilations and analysis related to the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), through participating in the development of the ACFR project plan, using the agency's reporting tool to prepare adjusting journal entries, schedules/reconciliations, drafting footnote disclosures, and performing peer reviews of certain work performed, or on the final report as a whole. Complete assigned federal financial assistance reporting (e.g., 500 series reports, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), Single Audit, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants, other discretionary grant report etc.), subrecipient monitoring activities, debt compliance tasks and other financial reporting; completing all tasks accurately and on-time. Interact with our external audit firm, as well as internal stakeholders/providers.

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.

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.

Assist with the preparation of the annual project plan, complete schedules, adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, footnotes and reviews for the Annual Comprehensive Financial report (ACFR). Interact with outside auditors to provide information and answer auditor questions, to facilitate their audit of our agency's financial reports.

Complete assigned federal financial assistance reporting (e.g., 500 Series reports, SEFA, Single Audit, FFATA, TIGER Grants, other discretionary grant reports etc.), and any assigned sub-recipient monitoring activities.

Preform assigned debt compliance tasks.

Complete training to ensure up to date knowledge of GAAP, GASB pronouncements, Federal Uniform Guidance, and other State and Federal regulations. Assist Financial Reporting Manager in implementing new standards or applying current standards to audited financial statements.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
* Understanding of Governmental Accounting and specifically in following: GAAP, GASB, Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB), Government Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for financial reporting.
* Understanding of Uniform Guidance and Federal Financial Assistance Reporting requirements.
* Understanding of automated data processing (Arizona Financial Information System(AFIS), Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), Human Resources Information Solution(HRIS), etc.) and how that data is used in the ACFR.
* Understanding of state laws, policies and regulations governing State accounting requirements.

Skill:
* Analysis and interpretation of financial data.
* Oral and written communications.
* Planning, organizing and managing the work.
* Interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with team members, others in Financial Management Services (FMS) an ADOT, State and Federal officials, outside auditors and other State managers.
* Google Suites

Ability:
* Ability to prepare financial reports, to comply with policies and statutes, and to report fairly and accurately.
* Ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity of the financial records and reports, and in personal interactions as part of this role.
* Ability to provide excellent customer service, by understanding and anticipating, constituent and stakeholder concerns.

A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 24 hours in accounting courses.
A license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona, or license as Certified Govt. Financial Manager (CGFM) is also preferred.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and 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 record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required 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.) R2-10-207.11).

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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

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) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.