ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

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

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 302, Phoenix 85007

Salary: Up to $56,453.00 

Grade: 20

Open Until Business Needs Are Met 

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional for the position of Statewide Accountant 1 - Federal.

This is an entry-level yet challenging accounting and finance role that involves performing professional work of greater than average difficulty and responsibility due to the unique and complex nature of statewide governmental accounting. The primary focus of this position is to support the compliance and monitoring of Federal grants and projects, ensuring adherence to the requirements of the Federal Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), and assisting in the preparation of the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP).

Operating under minimal supervision, the Statewide Accountant 1 acts in a crucial support role for the Financial Operations unit of the General Accounting Office (GAO). Key responsibilities include applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) theories and concepts within a complex statewide environment. This position is primarily responsible for key accounting areas and critical assignments, including assisting agencies with the processing of financial transactions within the AZ360 FIN system. A significant aspect of this role involves responding to agencies, boards, commissions, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), and the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) by providing the necessary guidance and/or research to resolve complex financial problems. The incumbent will also execute basic assignments mandated by statute and statewide accounting policies. Secondary responsibilities may include reviewing agencies’ accounting and financial procedures to assure the integrity of the statewide financial systems.

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.

• Monitors, reviews and processes documents in the AZ360 financial system for the cost accounting area.
• Responds to agencies, boards and commissions by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or
  situations defined by the requesting entity related to the AFIS cost accounting functionality and Federal grants.
• Performs complex assignments mandated by statute or Federal regulations and/agreements which may include reviewing
  subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff recommendations.
• Works on system fixes and enhancements for improvements to the development and testing of the AZ360 financial system.
• Assists with Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) and Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) preparation.
• Assists in preparation of training materials for the AZ360 FIN cost accounting functionality and Federal grants.
• Makes recommendations for improvement, applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
• Research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance, and final technical report referencing.
• Methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems.
• Customer service etiquette.

Skills in:

• Work organization and accomplishment.
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques.
• Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through financial systems (includes personal and mainframe computer skills).
• Leadership and interpersonal relationships.
• Oral and written communications.
• Multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis.
• Collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals.

Ability to:

• Analyze and make recommendations and decisions under pressure.
• Apply active listening and effective communication.
• Provide and receive feedback.
• Prioritize, plan, and organize multiple tasks.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Apply time management skills.
• Track and organize documentation.

• Prior public sector accounting experience

• 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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer