STATEWIDE ACCOUNTANT-I

Arizona Department of Administration

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

STATEWIDE ACCOUNTANT-I

DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE

100 N 15th Ave, Ste 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements)

Salary: Up to $56,453.00

Grade: 20

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is seeking a highly skilled Statewide Accountant-I to serve as a key liaison for the AZ360 FIN system. This critical role provides functional guidance and support to state agencies, boards, and commissions, addressing complex financial inquiries and ensuring compliance with statewide accounting policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include managing operational tasks within the Automated Warrant Reconciliation (AWR) and Vendor & 1099 Reporting units, resolving unique accounting challenges, and applying principles such as GAAP, GASB, and GAGAS to Arizona’s statewide governmental environment. The position also supports system security reviews, internal controls, and the fixed asset program to maintain the integrity of statewide financial systems.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for excellence in government accounting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a statewide impact.

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 AZ360 FIN 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.
• Participates in the testing, design, modification and enhancement of the statewide financial systems (such as AZ360 FIN, HRIS) and other statewide processes.
• 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:

• 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
• 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:

• Perform basic assignments mandated by statute, statewide accounting policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization

• Have a License as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Arizona

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting is required 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
• Requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to assignment
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driving training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12

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 [email protected] for assistance