Address: FISCAL OPERATIONS
800 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $82,674.70 - $92,674.70 

Anticipated Salary: $87,674.70

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 07/06/2025

Complete assigned compilations and analysis related to the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), through participating in the development of the ACFR project plan, using the agency's reporting tool to prepare adjusting journal entries, schedules/reconciliations, drafting footnote disclosures, and performing peer reviews of certain work performed, or on the final report as a whole. Complete assigned federal financial assistance reporting (e.g. Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER), etc.), subrecipient monitoring activities, debt compliance tasks and other financial reporting; completing all tasks accurately and on-time. Interact with our external audit firm, as well as internal stakeholders/providers. Assist with the development and review of accounting policies and procedures and with the implementation of new accounting requirements. Receive regular training to ensure up to date knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Federal Uniform Guidance, and other State and Federal regulations.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Two (2) days per week in the office/hoteling).

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.

Assist with the preparation of the annual project plan, complete schedules, adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, footnotes and reviews for the Annual Comprehensive Financial report (ACFR). Interact with outside auditors to provide information and answer auditor questions, to facilitate their audit of our agency's financial reports.

Complete assigned federal financial assistance reporting (e.g., 500 series reports, SEFA, Single Audit, FFATA, TIGER Grants, other discretionary grant report etc.), and any assigned sub-recipient monitoring activities.

Perform assigned debt compliance tasks.

Complete training to ensure up to date knowledge of GAAP, GASB pronouncements, Federal Uniform Guidance, and other State and Federal regulations. Assist Financial Reporting Manager in implementing new standards or applying current standards to audited financial statements.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
* Governmental Accounting and specifically in following: GAAP, GASB, FASB, GAAFR and GAGAS for financial reporting.
* Uniform Guidance and Federal Financial Assistance Reporting requirements.
* Automated data processing (AZ360, APP, HRIS, etc.) and how that data is used in the ACFR.
* State laws, policies and regulations governing State accounting requirements.
* Google Workspace.

Skill:
* Analysis and interpretation of financial data.
* Oral and written communications.
* Planning, organizing and managing the work
* Interpersonal  relations as applied to interaction with team members, others in FMS and ADOT, State and Federal officials, outside auditors and other State managers.

Ability:
* Prepare financial reports, to comply with policies and statutes, and to report fairly and accurately.
* Maintain the highest degree of integrity of the financial records and reports, and in personal interactions as part of this role.
* Provide excellent customer service, by understanding and anticipating, constituent and stakeholder concerns.

A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses.
A license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona, or license as Certified Govt. Financial Manager (CGFM) is also preferred.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. 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).

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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

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 calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.