REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS

The mission of the Registrar of Contractors is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through a regulatory system designed to promote quality construction by Arizona contractors.

Visit our website at http://www.roc.az.gov

SENIOR ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Address:  1700 W. Washington Street, Ste 105, Phoenix, AZ  85007

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00-5:00

This position will work in-person at our Phoenix Office.
Remote work may be available one day a week. 

Posting Details:

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 

Closing Date:  Sunday, April 26, 2026

Job Summary:

The Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is a government agency that licenses construction companies within the State of Arizona. We have a small, but busy, 3 person accounting team that handles all financial transactions for the agency. We are currently looking for an Sr. Accounting Specialist to join our team.

Job Duties:

• Process invoices within the State of Arizona procurement and accounting system
• Coordinate with vendors and agency procurement personnel
• Create journal entries
• Process customer refunds
• Set up customer bonds and process withdrawals
• Process payment distributions including pay-outs and inter-agency transfers
• Identify and process revenue write-offs
• Review time entries and leave slips for payroll and follow up with appropriate personnel.
• Fill in for the cashier when needed (includes accepting payments and assisting customers at the front counter, preparing/reconciling daily deposits, and end of day closing)
• Perform month end reconciliations
• Enter payroll related entries in the payroll system
• Assist with fiscal year end tasks
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to interpret and apply accounting, payroll, and agency policies/procedures
• Ability to work on a team and independently
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to use multiple software programs including a custom agency database to process transactions
• Knowledge of accounting practices including journal entrees, reconciliation procedures, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers and vendors

Selective Preference(s):

• 3 years experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Any combination of experience and education that would enable the candidate to perform the job duties
• 10 key experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.

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 including:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

This position will participate in the in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors at 602-542-1525 and ask for Human Resources.