GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

1700 West Washington 

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary: $55,000 

Grade: 19

This position will close on Sunday September 13, 2026  

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of financial and accounting duties including preparation, verification and processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable transactions (including deposits) and reconciliations.

Reviews and processes Reports of Costs Incurred (RCIs) submitted by grantees ensuring compliance with all grantor and State requirements; processes the correspondng requests for reimbursement from grantors.

Assists in the preparation of financial reports, training and guidance provided to grantees, co-workers and management when needed and as directed.

• Logs, reviews and verifies Reports of Costs Incurred (RCIs) submitted by grantees to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with grant and program fiscal requirements. Processes the RCIs for payment in a timely fashion and processes the corresponding requests for reimbursement to the Federal Grantor(s) after payments are processed

• Performs and/or assists in performing full accounting cycle functions of the agency; including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable (including deposits), reconciliation/verification of transactions in AZ360 (AFIS - Arizona Financial Information System)

• Verifies and processes travel reimbursement requests and other miscellaneous reimbursement requests ensuring accuracy and compliance with Federal and State requirements to submit them to payroll for payment

• Performs other technical and administrative duties in support of financial activities and operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all Federal and State requirements

• Assists in the preparation of financial reports that inform agency management about the fiscal position of various Federal and State programs, funds and accounts

• Assists and participates in activities related to statewide agency events, conferences, public safety days, news conferences, and any other public engagement activity as needed and directed

• Receives training and participates in grantor and grantee activities as directed; provides training and guidance regarding Federal and State fiscal requirements to grantees when necessary and as directed

• Provides assistance and guidance to co-workers and management regarding State and Federal fiscal requirements as needed and directed

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing public administration and accounting and fiscal principles, methods and guidelines

• Knowledge of computer software: Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, AZ360 (AFIS)

• Knowledge of Federal, State and agency goals, policies and procedures

• Knowledge of the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)

Skills:

• Oral and Written Communication Skills

• Organizational Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Training Techniques

• Time Management

Ability:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments at one time

• Ability to maintain accounting ledgers and journals

• Ability to analyze fiscal data

• Two years of college for Business or Accounting

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

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

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lissette Morgan at lmorgan@azgohs.gov for assistance