Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

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

100 N. 15th Avenue, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to 78,543.00 

Grade: 24

Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st review of Resumes April 8th)

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accountant IV to join our team. This critical role serves as a key financial control function, providing independent oversight, complex financial analysis, and strategic decision support to agency and state leadership. As a Accountant IV, you will be responsible for the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements and managerial reports, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state financial policies. You will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of financial data through meticulous reconciliation of state accounting records, preparation of adjusting journal entries, and independent review of transactions. With approval authority for state financial system (AZ360-FIN) transactions, you will ensure compliance with statutory requirements across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, transfers, and journal vouchers. This position also supports the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit compliance, demanding a strong ability to analyze and validate financial statements. You will collaborate closely with division and agency leadership, providing expert financial guidance and interpretation of financial data to drive informed decision-making and operational efficiency. If you possess a high degree of technical expertise in governmental accounting, financial reconciliation, and compliance with state and federal regulations, we encourage you to apply.

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 Statement Preparation & Reporting – Prepares and presents financial statements, reports, and reconciliations in accordance with GAAP for division, agency, and state management. Ensures financial reporting complies with statutory requirements and informs key decision-making processes
• ACFR and Single Audit Compliance – Prepares closing package information for the ACFR, validates financial data, and ensures compliance with federal and state auditing standards
• Financial Analysis & Advisory Role – Conducts specialized financial analysis and reporting for agency leadership, providing insights to optimize operations and ensure regulatory compliance
• Transaction Review & Approval – Reviews, approves, and processes complex accounting transactions, including journal vouchers, adjusting entries, and state system reconciliations in AZ360, ensuring compliance with financial policies
• Management Consultation & Collaboration – Engages with agency leadership to interpret financial statements, advise on operational performance, and recommend improvements to financial processes

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in governmental accounting and financial reporting
• State and federal financial regulations, including those governing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit compliance
• Arizona Financial Information System (AZ360-FIN) or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial systems used for state accounting transactions
• Fund accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and complex financial reconciliations

Skills in:

• Financial analysis and interpretation of large data sets to support high-level decision-making
• Preparing and reconciling complex financial reports and statements in compliance with accounting standards and policies
• Using financial systems and tools (such as AZ360-FIN, Excel, and business intelligence reporting systems) for financial reporting and reconciliation
• Reviewing and approving complex financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper authorization
• Identifying and resolving financial discrepancies in accounting records and making corrections as needed

Ability to:

• Analyze, interpret, and apply accounting principles to ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements
• Perform independent reviews of financial transactions to maintain accountability and transparency in state financial management
• Work collaboratively with management and stakeholders to enhance financial processes and decision-making
• Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills when analyzing financial data and recommending adjustments
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks

• Experience with government accounting is preferred
• Advanced degree in accounting or finance is preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a closely related field required
• One year experience as an Accountant II or III or equivalent is required
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer