DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2

Job Location:

Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $34,221.20 - $41,275.52 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: November 3, 2024

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The DES, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2 with the State Disbursement Unit (SDU). This position is responsible for performing technical and specialized accounting and fiscal tasks for the purpose of receipting and disbursing client funds; organizing, coding, and maintaining fiscal data; researching and summarizing specialized or technical information.

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:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Review financial requests, fiscal documents and audit financial request for payment refunds.
- Release adjustments and pay history corrections/changes for compliance with court orders, federal and state regulations, policy and procedure and functionality.
- Research and analyze case issues/scenarios for accuracy and determine corrective action.
- Maintain daily, monthly, and annual schedules, spreadsheets and charts to track approvals, rejections, collections of state owed monies.
- Provide guidance/training to SDU staff and Child Support Services Officers in reviewing, calculating, preparing, processing and ensuring the appropriate distribution and disbursement of child support payments and fees.
- Review and analyze algorithms for distribution and disbursement of payments and complete financial research for child support enforcement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- Government accounting and fiscal management.
- Accounts payable, receivable, and account reconciliation.
- Payment processing and disbursement methodology.

Skill in:
- Proficient in analysis and interpretation of financial data.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in computer software applications, i.e. Microsoft Office applications and Google tools.
- Effective time management, organization, and problem solving.

Ability to:
- Multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; handle multiple priority projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard information and learn child support policy and procedures that impact the distribution and disbursement of related payments and collections.
- Learn State Disbursement fiscal responsibility, accounting and audit methods related to the position; make mathematical calculations and determinations.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

- One-year level accounting experience, plus Bachelor’s; additional years of accounting experience may substitute degree.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

- If this position requires driving