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

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave., Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to 93,250 

Grade: 26

Open Until Biasness Needs Are Met
(1st review of resumes April 21, 2025)

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Statewide Accountant IV to join our team. This pivotal role involves managing key accounting areas and tackling complex assignments within a statewide governmental environment. You will apply your expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and GASB to address unique accounting challenges, providing critical analysis and recommendations to management. This position demands a professional who can operate with minimal supervision, taking a lead role in statutory mandates such as Federal grant compliance under the Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving critical data, including public information requests, proposed policy changes, and agency procedural improvements. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in the development and testing of statewide financial and grant systems, ensuring compliance with Auditor General recommendations, and reviewing federal reporting schedules. Secondary responsibilities include assessing agency system security, contributing to the Statewide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and providing expert guidance to agencies, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), and the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) on complex financial matters. This role may require you to testify in court or before the legislature, demonstrating your ability to articulate complex financial information. If you are a seasoned accounting professional with a proven track record in governmental accounting and a desire to make a significant impact on statewide financial operations, 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.

• Supervises or performs a lead role in the completion of complex assignments by subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff.
  Makes recommendations for improvement, applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty
• Monitors subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff follow-up activities on recommendations
• Supervises or acts in a leading role for the oversight of all grants and other federal monies for compliance with federal requirements
• Composes or reviews subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff draft training or guidance materials dealing with subject matters that require considerable discretion, judgment, or negotiation, replying to inquiries, presenting, and requesting information
• Responds to agencies, boards, commissions, and other entities by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or situations defined by the requesting entity
• Composes or reviews subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff draft correspondence dealing with subject matters that require considerable discretion, judgment, or negotiation, replying to inquiries, presenting, and requesting information

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, FASB, GASB, and other related publications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management
• Comprehensive knowledge of other agencies' operations and financial structure
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations (e.g., OMB Circulars), Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals including the Department of Administration, General Accounting Office Statewide Accounting and System manuals, policies and procedures, and the information contained therein and its applicability to the assigned area
• Substantial knowledge of research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance, and final technical report referencing
• Substantial knowledge of the methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems
• Progressive knowledge of legal requirements impacting the area of assignment
• Customer service etiquette

Skills in:

• Work organization and accomplishment
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques
• Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through financial systems (includes personal and mainframe computer skills)
• Leadership and interpersonal relationships
• Oral and written communications
• Skill in multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis
• Skill in collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals

Ability to:

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers
• Express complex analytical findings into a clear, concise, and understandable manner in reports and oral presentations
• Work within guidelines of established methods; obtaining, clarifying and providing information within established parameters
• Analyze data and interpret that data
• Embrace change and learn new skills

• Certified Public Accountant license preferred

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field 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