We are seeking a motivated ACCOUNTANT I to join our experienced team at State of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ.
Growing your career as a Full Time ACCOUNTANT I is a promising opportunity to develop beneficial skills.
If you are strong in strategic planning, cooperation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of ACCOUNTANT I at State of Arizona today!
Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining a fiscal services system for state appropriations and federal grants of the agency's fiscal management section including examining a variety of financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other specific accounting requirements. Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of accounting to a specific system. This position: Reconciles reports and financial data, and identifies apparent inconsistencies or errors; Carries out assigned steps in accounting analyses, such as researching amount variances between systems; Reviews fiscal documents and verifies for accuracy, timeliness, and proper preparation; Gathers and compiles data and writes report summarizing financial transactions and status of accounts for a given period; Makes entries and revisions to agency accounts, ledgers, and financial records; Monitors funds from the federal government to ensure proper matching of state and federal expenditures; Examines and verifies such fiscal transactions as billing invoices, payments, payroll or other financial documents; and Reviews, monitors and controls amount expended from budget(s) to assure that expenditures do not exceed funds available. In-state travel is required for this position.
The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate. Job Duties:
Process accounting transactions involving federal grants and state appropriated funds in AFIS (Arizona Financial Information System) and other interfacing financial systems Utilize accounting reports, contracts, operating procedures, and guides to verify accounting information is appropriately coded Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology Maintain personal and group inboxes, monitoring logs, and other shared data, ensuring transaction and communication requests are being addressed, processed, and resolved timely Provide expeditious and friendly customer service to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), suppliers, internal/external customers, and agency leadership in alignment to performance measures Provide changes/updates in guidance to all affected parties Analyze, prepare, and reconcile daily, monthly, and yearly financial and encumbrance reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards Report variances to Accounting Supervisor and/or Accounting Administrator Monitor and verify federal and state funding for allowable expenses and available funds Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial issues Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge:
Fiscal principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of fund accounting, internal control structures, and fiscal management Methods and techniques of automated accounting systems and data processing as it relates to accounting practices Analyzing and preparing financial reports Time management and priority setting techniques A Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or a related field (preferred) or equivalent accounting experience is required Skills:
Analysis, interpretation and reconciling of financial data Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems Communication, both orally and in writing Training and reviewing the work of others Work organization and completion Applying accounting principles and practices Excellent customer service Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word Abilities:
Work independently and understand complex financial information in a large agency Read and understand federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures Effectively manage time. Pay great attention to detail Assess customer needs and deliver desirable outcomes Pre-Employment Requirements:
Position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the 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 driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
Benefits:
ADE's comprehensive benefits package includes: Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans Tuition reimbursement program available for education/professional development advancement Top ranked retirement and long-term disability plans Deferred compensation plan Accrued sick leave and vacation leave Ten paid holidays per year Wellness plans For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.
Contact Us:
The Arizona Department of Education is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADE Human Resources office at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or via e-mail at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.
Benefits of working as a ACCOUNTANT I in Phoenix, AZ:
? Career Growth Potential
? Advancement opportunities
? Generous Compensation
? Remote Work opportunity
