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 85007

Salary: Up to $56,453.00 

Grade: 20

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the team as a Statewide Accountant 1. This position plays a critical support role within the Financial Operations unit of the General Accounting Office (GAO), focusing on key areas and assignments essential to statewide financial stability.

The Statewide Accountant 1 will be a primary resource for Arizona agencies, boards, and commissions, providing crucial guidance and research to resolve financial problems or situations, often in response to inquiries from requesters, including the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) and the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB). A significant component of the role involves assisting agencies with the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions utilizing the state's enterprise resource planning system, AZ360 FIN.

Furthermore, this role includes performing assigned operational tasks within the AZ360 FIN Business Operations Group, specifically related to the Automated Warrant Reconciliation (AWR) unit or the Vendor & 1099 Reporting unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing basic, yet vital assignments to ensure compliance with statewide accounting policies and procedures and mandated statutes.

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.

• Acts as a customer service driven financial liaison between the GAO and several assigned state agencies by assisting them
  in finding answers to AZ360 FIN and statewide accounting policy and procedural questions. This includes performing basic to
  intermediate analysis, interpretation and evaluation of accounting and reporting systems, procedures, policies and methods
  for inclusion in the statewide financial systems.
• Performs assigned operational tasks which pertains to the Automated Warrant Reconciliation (AWR) unit or the Vendor &
  1099 Reporting unit within the AZ360 FIN Operations Group.
• Uses the statewide financial systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze and compile the information
  derived into a standard format for internal and external management use.
• Approves standard accounting entries for entry into the statewide financial systems or stand alone personal computer based
  applications affecting financial schedules.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
• Research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance, and final technical report referencing.
• Methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems.
• Customer service etiquette.

Skills in:

• ork 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.
• Multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis.
• Collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals.

Ability to:

• Analyze and make recommendations and decisions under pressure.
• Apply active listening and effective communication.
• Provide and receive feedback.
• Prioritize, plan, and organize multiple tasks.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Apply time management skills.
• Track and organize documentation.

• Prior public sector accounting experience

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses and an additional 18 hours in business related courses. A license as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Arizona may substitute for the accounting degree.
• 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