Address:

Financial Services Division
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary:  $59,400.00 - $65,340.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 9/14/2025

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will drive excellence in our financial operations!

We are actively seeking a meticulous and proactive General Ledger Accountant who is ready to make a significant impact within our Comptroller and Finance Department. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in reviewing, analyzing, and optimizing financial transactions to ensure strict adherence to statewide and departmental accounting policies and procedures. You will assist in the preparation of comprehensive fund reports, validate revenues and expenditures, and develop clear and effective written procedures that enhance fiscal operations.

Moreover, this position will provide you with opportunities to contribute to audits and support critical special projects focused on streamlining processes for increased efficiency.

- Monitors revolving banking accounts and fixed assets
- Researches and identifies potential problem areas and possible resolutions
- Compiles complex data utilizing automated accounting and procurement systems and identifies inconsistencies
- Processes transactions for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset transactions, including but not limited to processing invoices, deposits, collecting Indirect, and transfers to correct errors
- Verifies the accuracy and integrity of reported balances to the Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS) or AZ360 accounting system
- Participates in inquiries from State Auditors and the General Accounting Office (GAO), Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), regarding fixed assets various bank accounts
- Gathers documents or information per the request of auditors
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)
- The principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, internal control structures, fiscal and asset management
- The methods and techniques of automated accounting systems
- The use of various types of accounting and financial software
- Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures
- Financial research methodologies

Skill in:
- Work organization and accomplishment
- Analysis and interpretation of financial data
- Work techniques required in maintaining accounting records through an automated accounting system
- Training and reviewing the work of others
- Verbal and written communications
- Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships

Ability to:
- Apply accounting principles and practices
- Learn and adhere to the rules, regulations, and procedures established for the work system or agency
- Learn the State of Arizona Accounting Manual, State Procurement, AZ360, Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS), and APP automated accounting system
- Follow written and verbal instructions

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and a strong foundation in financial controls
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Remarkable adaptability and capability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to craft and refine procedural documentation

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then 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).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days 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).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.