ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2 (ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL)

For more than a half-century, the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has provided retirement, health insurance and long term disability benefits to employees of the state, counties, municipalities, universities, community colleges, school districts and other political entities. We are a top performing benefit plan administrator with a solid reputation and sustainable plan design. Our organizational culture is based on the following principles; Professionalism, Results, Improvement, Diversity and Excellence. We believe in delivering service with PRIDE. Check out our webpage, www.azasrs.gov, to learn more about the ASRS.

Accounting Specialist 2 (Accts Payable/Payroll)

Job Location:

Address:  3300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details:

Salary: $21.63 to $24.52/hour 

Grade: 18

First review of resumes will be completed by Monday January 13, 2025

Job Summary:

The Arizona State Retirement System is currently seeking an Accounting Specialist 2, (Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist). The Accounting Specialist 2 is responsible for the day-to-day processing of various accounting functions, including invoice, payroll and travel reimbursements. This position ensures that daily general accounting operations run smoothly, in accordance with state and agency policies and procedures. This is a Monday through Friday position that is not eligible for teleworking. There is flexibility on start and end hours.

Job Duties:

• Processes agency transfers, AZ360 transactions and deposits for processing by the State Treasurer.
• Receives, reviews and routes invoices in ERP accounting software for approval.
• Processes and monitors payroll and related adjustments in HRIS.
• Daily cash receipts
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases used for reconciliations.
• Reviews, codes and processes employee travel claims.
• Initiates wire transfers for payment to vendors and the State.
• Researches and assists with vendor inquiries.
• Sorts, data captures, runs reports and processes deposits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices and methods of government accounting and fiscal control.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of data processing as it applies to accounting practices; plus state rules and policies as they pertain to employee travel, statewide accounting and the state automated financial system (AZ360).
• Skill in multi-tasking within the areas of accounts payable, payroll and general accounting functions. Must have excellent time management and work organization.
• Skill in accurately computing, coding, matching, batching and balancing source documents.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard information.
• Have the ability to use Access, Word, Excel and Google applications efficiently.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate will have these preferred characteristics:

• AZ360 and HRIS experience.
• Two years accounting experience plus an Associate degree. Additional years of accounting experience related to the industry may substitute for a degree.
  

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Candidates selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options)
• Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
• A top-ranked retirement program
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrued vacation and sick days
• Paid Parental Leave