DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $38,000.00 - $43,000.00 

Grade: 16

Closing Date: July 28, 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 1. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or a close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Tracking available funds for POs to ensure adequate funds are available for each service and commodity. Verifies all purchase requests are appropriate with the most cost-effective goods and services ordered and all documentation is in place before processing invoices. Reconcile invoices using standard accounting principles before submitting an invoice for payment.
● Reviews all purchase requests and enters all requisitions and purchase orders into Arizona Procurement Portal (APP). Ensures all utilized accounting codes are correct and current. Enters requisition and PO details by utilizing tracking and related logs. Research vendor history for purchasing goods and services. Reviews on and off-contracted vendors in APP.
● Processes and tracks Division infrastructure requests. It will require procuring emergency services and creating open and one-time POs as necessary.
● Using clear and effective verbal and written communication, the position will act as a liaison between Division Programs, member support facilities, and Business Operations Manager for purchasing-related functions and communications.

Knowledge in:
● Principles and practices of business management.
● Federal and state laws.
● Rules and regulations as they pertain to program operations and activities.
Skills in:
● Identifying, communicating and implementing business principles and practices in the workplace.
● Applying and interpreting Federal and State laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to program operations/activities.
● Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written formats.
Ability to:
● Analyze and evaluate systems, deficiencies, strengths, and situations.
● Apply corrective measures or best practices as appropriate.
● Write reports and make recommendations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
● At least 12 semester hours or 1 year of Professional-Level experience with customer service, procurement, accounting, or a related field. Experience with Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace.

● 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).
● Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
● All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment /Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

● Affordable Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance
● 10 paid holidays per year
● Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
● Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
● Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
● Deferred compensation plan
● Wellness plans
● Tuition Reimbursement
● Stipend Opportunities
● Infant at Work Program
● Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
● Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
● Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Wendy Browning at wbrowning@azdes.gov.

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 contacting wbrowning@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.