PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state.

ACCOUNTANT 3

Job Location:

Address:  3010 E. Camelback Rd.  Suite #200
Phoenix, AZ  85016

Posting Details:

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: March 13, 2025

***Please note that this position will work on-site and may have the potential to work in a hybrid environment in the future.***

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive? If so, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections’ officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees and is nationally recognized for its administrative and pension management excellence. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit www.psprs.com to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY:

***Please note that this position will work on-site and may have the potential to work in a hybrid environment in the future.***

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant 3. Under the supervision of the Financial Reporting Manager the Accountant 3 is responsible for assisting in the preparation, posting and reconciling of all daily cash disbursements; monitoring disbursement requests for appropriateness and authorization; assists in preparing reports including the daily cash sheet, budget reports, month end financials, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68 (GASB 68) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 75 (GASB 75), and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) production; assists in maintaining and reconciling the internal database General Ledger (GL) and performing other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.

Job Duties:

• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager on the preparation of various year-end financial reporting schedules to include:
  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
  • Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
  • Cancer Insurance Plan Annual Financial Report (AFR)
  • Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68 (GASB 68)
  • Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 75 (GASB 75)
• Communicate with internal department heads and personnel along with external organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, exchange information and streamline all processes to maximize efficiency.
• Assist in monthly cash/bank reconciliations.
• Work with the Controller and Financial Reporting Manager on aging reports, cash journal entries and associated reconciliations.