Address:  3300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012

Anticipated pay range: $21.63 - $26.44/hr.

Grade: 19

Apply by Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Excellent Benefits and work/life balance (no nights, no weekends, teleworking available)

The Arizona State Retirement System is seeking a proactive professional with research and analysis skills along with complex calculation and reconciliation experience to assist with service purchase, service audit, incoming member and employer payments and outgoing Health Benefit and LTD payments on behalf ASRS vendors, 700+ employers and 500,000+ members.

• Maintain effective fiscal management by analyzing and interpreting accounting procedures, policies and methods
• Process and review work completed by associates as it relates to service audits, service purchase, contribution corrections, transfers and payments.
• Reconcile outgoing payments for health insurance and long term disability.
• Reconcile incoming employer payments and incoming member service purchase payments received; posted to the ASRS pension administration system and entries in ASRS financial management system to ensure accuracy, completeness and proper crediting of payments.
• Initiate contact and respond to employers, vendors, and member communication through ASRS secure messaging, email, letters, and/or by telephone as they pertain to the duties listed above.
• Recognize complex process anomalies and utilize logical problem solving skills to resolve.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state legislation, and ASRS policies and procedures.

Knowledge of:

• Laws, regulations, statutes, and trends in the area of assignment: compliance with rules and regulations

Skilled in:

• Performing complex mathematical calculations
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills with effective oral and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and setting priorities
• Effectively perform benefit premium audits

Ability to:

• Handle inquiries in a professional, effective and efficient manner
• Evaluate and improve processes
• Work independently or as part of a team

Preferences:

• 1-3 years of experience of government financial reconciliations and/or payroll
• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor’s degree may substitute for years of experience)

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options)
• Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
• A top-ranked retirement program
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrued vacation and sick days
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours, telework, and Monday thru Friday work weeks
• The opportunity to participate in deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• Rewarding work that benefits the people of Arizona
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Opportunity for variable pay incentives
• Free covered parking

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Candidates selected for hire will be expected to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) pension plan.

• Candidates selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation to include criminal history.
• All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program. 

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 602.677.2902.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.