Address: 800 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary: $55,000 per year

Grade: 20

Closing Date: April 11, 2025

This position performs mid-level accounting work of some complexity and requires a critical mind and an eye for detail. This position researches and resolves matters of fiscal, procurement, fixed assets, and other issues for the Accounting Division. This position prepares financial and investment reports and statements.

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.

Financial management: Analyzing, preparing, monitoring, extracting, collecting, explaining, interpreting and reporting on revenue and expenditure data from all fund sources; monitoring and reporting of variances in financial position. Performing reconciliations, research and analysis to resolve complex financial issues; reporting on trends, inconsistencies, anomalies, outliers and missing pieces.

Assist the Tax Accountant III and the Self-Insurance Specialist during heavy work seasons. Act as a backup to both the Admin Fund and Special Fund depositors during times of heavy volume and during their absence from the office.

Investment Managemet: Generate and distribute the monthly investment committee package.

Helping to develop leading and lagging metrics for the Accounting Division. Initiating, coordinating and implementing continuous quality improvement processes; establishing and documenting standard work; documenting workfiows; identifying problems and collaborate on finding solutions.

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of governmental accounting and fiscal principles.
2. Knowledge of principles and practices of business administration, including organization theory and management, fiscal management, and budgetary control.
3. Knowledge of statistical analysis and theory.
4. Knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
5. Knowledge of report writing techniques.
6. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

Skills:
1. Skill with Excel or Google Sheets.
2. Skill in data mining and management.
3. Skill in applying principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of accounting, budget and fiscal analysis.
4. Skill in presenting written and oral facts and recommendations in a clear, concise and consistent matter for both financial and no-financial audiences.
6. Skill in successfully negotiating interpersonal relationships in a work setting.

Abilities:
1. Ability to problem-solve and think critically.
2. Ability to be flexible.
3. Ability to work with a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
4. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure and tight timelines.
5. Ability to interpret, comprehend, format and sort complex financial data.
6. Ability to solve problems in variable situations requiring analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly designed policies and objectives.
7. Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
8. Ability to recognize and engage those with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives to bridge gaps in understanding of differing viewpoints, as well as ensuring those with diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input.

Two years of work experience in a financial environment as an accounting specialist, accountant or financial analyst. Or, one year of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar degree.

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

You will be eligible to participate in the state employee health/disability insurance plan, and you are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS participation may begin immediately or upon your 27th week of employment. Contributions are matched by the employer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 602-542-5559 or email HR@azica.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.