Division of Financial Operations
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $44,200.00 - $46,199.92 Annually  

Grade: 18

Closing Date: July 22, 2025

Would you like to be a 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!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2 for the Division of Financial Operations, Accounting Administration with the Payroll unit. This position gathers, compiles, and reconciles fiscal data; examines and verifies fiscal transactions, such as billing invoices, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, travel claims, or other financial documents; assists in the preparation of reports summarizing financial transactions; and may guide and instruct lower-level employees.

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.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitors and audits fiscal transactions for compliance with Federal and State regulations and approves distribution of funds.
• Makes entries and revisions to payroll accounts, accounts payable, leave payouts, and direct deposits.
• Reviews fiscal documents, such as payroll reports, budget revisions, transfers, vouchers, encumbrances, and travel claims.
• Verifies accuracy, timeliness, and proper preparation of correct pay and distribution codes and sequence numbers.
• Prepares or utilizes reports in the work system.
• Compiles information and drafts periodic reports regarding the activities of the unit.
• Calculates expenses, receipts, or other fiscal data for periodic reports; and corrects computations as needed.
• Calculates and determines the distribution of employee time, posts records, or enters fiscal data to update and maintain records of transactions.

Knowledge in:

• Principles, methods, and practices of fiscal and financial record keeping.
• Automated accounts payable/receivable and payroll systems.
• Productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Suite applications.

Skills in:

• Math and research.
• Entering financial data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analyzing and interpreting fiscal data.

Ability to:

• Understand, interpret, and apply fundamental accounting principles and general fiscal and financial record-keeping practices.
• Accurately and efficiently analyze and interpret fiscal and statistical information.
• Work independently and without supervision when required.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• One year level of accounting experience plus a Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting.
• Experience using Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS) and Human Resource Information Solution (HRIS) preferred.

• 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. 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 check; 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).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 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

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

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 Linn Carrasco at 480-578-7016 or lcarrasco@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 Linn Carrasco at lcarrasco@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.