Address:  150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $71,500 

Grade: 22

*Hybrid*

Performs professional operating accounting work requiring the standardized application of established accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. Conducts the reconciliation of reports and financial data, identifying or correcting inconsistencies or errors. Recommends and implements solutions to identified financial problems. Establishes and maintains effective fiscal management by analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating procedures and policies and providing management with accurate input as to needed improvements. Makes practical applications of technical accounting principles, theories, and concepts. Responsible for applying established accounting principles, concepts, and practices in the area of Revenue Accounting. Provides proper accounting for a variety of transactions including processing cash/check/wire and credit card deposits daily, bank reconciliations, balance sheet adjustment, credit card reconciliations.

The lead is responsible for day to day operational activities associated with processing agency revenue transactions which include cash, check, credit card and wire payments. Ensure all accounting data is accurately in AFIS, and coordinates with the Revenue Supervisor on approvals for accounting documents. Ensures all agency bank accounts reconciled monthly. Limited approval access for AZ360 documents and have limited signature authority for minor functions.

Provides communication to the programs as payments are received and deposited into the appropriate accounting structure. Notifies programs as necessary to receive input regarding unidentified payments, replacement payments for NSF checks, reconciling deposit discrepancies, and clearing all adjustments for the balance sheet accounts.

Performs variety of finance and budgeting functions and/or transactions, including handling automated quality control reviews to detect and resolve complex problems applicable to full cycle of Revenue activities. Inspects work completed by Accountant and Accounting Specialists for quality assurance on deliverables.

Main contact and administrator for Pcards and Travel Cards. Responsible for training new card holders, answering emails and questions related to Pcard and Travel Card accounts. Performs a monthly audit of all Pcard and Travel card transactions to ensure the card holders are in compliance with the SAAM policies. Assist with GAO semiannual audits.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
-Effective technological skills
-Effective communication skills both oral and written
-Effective organization skills
-Effective time management skills

Ability to:
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a closely related field required; Two years’ experience as an Accountant 1, 2 or equivalent

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 State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

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 emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.