The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Statewide Accountant III to lead and manage critical statewide accounting functions. This position requires advanced professional expertise to address complex accounting challenges in a governmental environment. Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will apply GAAP, GAAS, and GASB standards while overseeing compliance with federal and state statutes. Responsibilities include managing federal grant compliance, monitoring SEFA and Single Audit requirements, preparing the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP), and contributing to financial system development and improvement. Additionally, this role involves advising on policy enhancements. The Statewide Accountant III provides expert guidance to agencies, ensures data accuracy, and actively participates in process improvements. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional dedicated to excellence in governmental accounting to make a significant statewide impact.
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.
- A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree in a related subject with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses and an additional 18 hours in business related courses.
- A license as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Arizona may substitute for the accounting degree
- 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