2160 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
800 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $74,132.97 - $84,132.97 

Anticipated Salary: $79,132.97 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 

Supervises all payments to contractors, consultants, local governments, railroad and utility construction and in support of the highway construction program along with other programs. Responsible for the oversight on all chart of account elements for all related construction payments, reimbursements and in-kind entries and oversees all internal/external audits for those payments. Responsible for following all prompt pay statutes in accordance with all Arizona Revised Statutes.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (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.

Supervises all payments to contractors, consultants, local governments, railroad and utility construction and in support of the highway construction program.

Assists and trains staff on system issues and requirements along with new innovations and procedural updates and all cross training within the unit.

Assists with development and change management of the Utility analysis and Abandoned Vehicle program.

Knowledge of:

• Automated accounting system: to process vendor payments.
  
• Microsoft and Google applications and general databases to prepare spreadsheets.
  
• Prepare correspondence to staff and areas outside of the unit/department.
  
• Modify and run reports using SQL inquiries.
  
• Accounting and math: to ensure accuracy of payment coding and to calculate monies on purchase orders to ensure that invoices will be processed accurately.
  

Skills in:

• Delegating tasks to subordinates.
  
• Directing staff in following proper procedures and rules.
  
• Prioritizing workflow in the unit.
  
• Directing, training and evaluating subordinates.
  
• Promoting positive attitude in work environment.
  
• Interpreting financial data.
  
• Researching and correcting errors.
  
• Oral and written communication skills to include effectively communicating with staff,  other units/departments and with internal and external customers.
  

Ability to:

• Professionally communicate with others
  
• To understand and anticipate constituent and stakeholder concerns.
  
• Organize and time management.
  
• Make sure job responsibilities are completed in a timely manner.
  
• Handle any unexpected workload effectively.
  
• Understand and comply with rules, policies, and statutes.
  
• Ensure items recorded in the financial system are following all applicable statutes, policies, rules governing their entry.

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 of accounting courses and previous relevant work experience which include supervisory experience.

Two years of governmental accounting experience and two years of supervisory experience.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft and Google tools and applications is preferred.

Valid state driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.

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 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.