DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: REVENUE AND TAX ADMINISTRATION
800 W Washington St, Phoenix, 85007

Salary: $51,533.73 - $61,533.73 

Anticipated Salary: $56,533.73

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 06/09/2025  

The position will be the Lead for the Fuel Tax Reporting Unit.Assists the Supervisor, oversee the reporting of fuel taxes from Arizona licensed Suppliers, Restricted Distributors, and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Motor Carriers. Oversees the processing of monthly and quarterly tax returns into and out of ServiceArizona, M Carrier and MAX systems, records statistical and financial information for the appropriate allocation of monies to the various city and county jurisdictions. Plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, trains, and evaluate all work activities and assignments for staff; may issue notices of tax assessments; will communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders; serve as a witness at administrative hearings; write legislative proposals, issues, administrative rules, and policy/procedures.

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.

Directs (and assists when appropriate) staff in the performance of their assignments, including any necessary instruction or training.

Perform desk auditing of detailed schedules of companies' reports, performing analysis, and making recommendations to the supervisor. Reviews tax returns for completeness, computing percentages, fees, taxes, penalties, and interest.

Process assignments regarding current and/or new work activities, proposed legislation, administrative rules, and/or policies and procedures.

Communicates Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative Rules, and policies and procedures to various stakeholders and unit.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
• Fundamental principles of fuel excise tax and knowledge of the business practices of the fuel industry.
• Knowledge of Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes.
• State, and ADOT policies, rules, and regulations.
• Automated accounting systems used by the State and ADOT.
• Knowledge of mainframe and PC accounting systems, including advanced spreadsheet functions and databases.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace

Skill:
• Effective, professional oral and written communication.
• Utilizing computer spreadsheets, databases, and other automated tools to complete work tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Reconciling complex accounts. Research and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Prioritizing work activities and others to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Interacting effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability:
• Communicate in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Synthesize a complex work task and/or situation, and present recommendations for a course of action.
• College-level mathematical and accounting proficiency.
• Complex financial/process analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to understand and use computers and accounting software for performing complex financial tasks.

Possess a bachelor's degree and/or 2 years of governmental tax/accounting experience; or completion of at least 12 semester hours of accounting and one year professional-level accounting experience.

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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

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 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.