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ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR 1

Job Location:

Address: REVENUE AND TAX ADMINISTRATION
800 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $74,132.98 - $84,132.98 

Anticipated Salary: $79,132.98

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 08/10/2025

Job Summary:

Supervise the RFTA Revenue Accounting Unit, responsible for validating, recording, and reporting all RFTA revenue. Oversee the distribution of RFTA payables and all RFTA General Ledger accounting functions, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Maintain the integrity and accuracy of RFTA financial records and reporting. Reconcile and analyze accounting data to ensure proper fund distribution in compliance with State Statutes, Administrative Rule, and ADOT policy. Design, maintain, and update all reconciliation procedures. Maintain General Ledger accounts and Financial Distribution Rules for all Product IDs. Updates periodic county mileage and population. Interpret legislative changes, recommend ADOT responses, and assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures. Hold signature authority to approve journal entries, transfers, and ledger adjustments. Support internal and external audits. Communicate orally and in writing with MVD/ ADOT staff, State Treasurer's office, banking officials, State/County/City officials and other external customers. Represent Revenue Accounting in internal and multi-agency workgroups. Research and recommend resolutions for complex financial and procedural problems.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

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:

Plan and direct daily activities and provide supervision to staff within RFTA Revenue Accounting Unit Review and approve work products to ensure accuracy and Timeliness, provide staff training, guidance, and counsel. Respond to staff questions and questions from other internal and external sources.

Review and approve the monthly distribution of Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF). Review and approve the monthly calculation and distribution of aviation registration fees to cities and counties as well as the semi-monthly calculation and distribution of Vehicle License Tax (VLT).

Establish and implement accounting procedures for the RFTA Revenue Accounting Unit and other RFTA programs affected. Represent Revenue Accounting in work groups with program management, other FMS programs, banking officials, and other State agencies to discuss/resolve problems, to develop and implement new projects and to respond to statutory changes.

Oversee the monthly reconciliations of all MVD Asset and Liability accounts. Research and resolve all discrepancies. Identify systemic/repetitive problems and initiate efforts to correct them.

Prepare monthly and annual Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports and other financial reports, as requested by RFTA administrators and the ADOT Controller. Assist in year-end analyses, closing entries, and internal/external audit activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting, and sound fiscal management principles and practices.
- Chapter 28, Arizona Revised.
- State and ADOT policies, rules and regulations.
- The automated accounting systems used by the state and ADOT. Knowledge of cloud based accounting systems.
- Effective staff mana