The Arizona Governor's Office is searching for an experienced candidate to fill the role of Accountant I who will exercise professionalism at all times, and is an effective communicator and relationship builder that can work in a flexible, team oriented environment.
This position reports to accounting managerial staff and will be responsible to:
• Process internal and external accounting transactions for an executive office agency within all department funding sources while exercising sound State of Arizona Accounting Manual and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles practices, with particular emphasis on internal control practices
• The Accountant I will manage the various funding accounts that are assigned by building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, completing a bi-monthly draw process for reimbursable grants, tracking fund budgets and timelines and preparing financial reports as required by federal and state statute and regulations
• Activities will also include completing a monthly financial review and reconciliation for the purpose areas of General Ledger, Grants Management, Payroll and Fixed Assets. This process incorporates a review of financial data and fund balances to ensure costs are properly allocated to appropriate federal, state or other funding sources and to quickly identify and correct any errors
• The Accountant I will also be expected to gain an understanding of requirements tied to certain federal grant funding sources and review financial information for compliance with these requirements and will help manage travel requests for the agency
• Basic understanding of the concepts, practices and methods of governmental accounting, internal control and fiscal management
• Knowledge of ACCESS is desirable
• Proficiency in Excel
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance is required from an accredited university
• Ability to pass a background check performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record
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.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave
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
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance