Accounting Specialist 1

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Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.

 

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $14.3375-$20.5347 hourly 

Grade: 16

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Resumes reviewed on a continuous basis)

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing a variety of financially based administrative services for the agency.

Job Duties:
  • Auditing fire billing invoices and preparing fire receivables.
  • Processing vendor invoices and any other agency payable using the appropriate state system (AZ360).
  • Reconciling and paying card payments (Purchase Card and Fuel Card).
  • Processing all federal grant financial activity.
  • Recording all fixed and memo assets in the AZ360 system.
  • Processing any other financial transaction as necessary for the agency.
  • Assisting with forestry project financial work as required.
  • Processing agency payroll and agency employee travel claims and associated duties therein as required.
  • Filing and archiving transactions.
  • Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

  • Government accounting practices and techniques
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • Arizona State Systems (HRIS, APP, AZ360)
  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Financial Documenting
  • Federal Grants financial reporting and tracking requirements.

Skills in:

  • Analytical
  • Computer
  • Strong Math
  • Work organization and time management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to:

  • Complete tasks timely and accurately
  • Follow directives proficiently
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Multitask in an ever changing environment
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Work Independently as well as work effectively within a team
Selective Preference(s):
  • Accounting Degree, or 5 years of accounting work experience, or at least two years of Arizona State Government accounting experience including working with any or all of these state systems: AZ360, HRIS, or APP.
  • Experience in processing payroll is preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements:

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).

Benefits:
  • The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  • Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  • 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, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
  • Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  • Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Wellness plans
  • Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:
  • Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
  • Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
  • The current contribution rate is 12.00%
Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 623-236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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