AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Accountant 4

Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

Job Location:

Address: 150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $84,298 - $89,298

Grade: 24

FLSA: Exempt

Open Until Closed

Job Summary:

The Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant 4. This position is a senior level accountant, who has comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations and policies governing AHCCCS’ programs as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Arizona Revised Statutes, State Accounting Rules (Arizona Accounting Manual), and AHCCCS administrative policies and procedures. This position is required to work independently applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) theories and concepts in a state governmental environment. This position shall design, develop, and maintain the transaction coding profile elements necessary to enable an automated production of accrual and modified accrual basis financial statements within the AZ360 statewide accounting system.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

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.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare the annual agency financial statements for the agency in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Coordinate, assist and provide detailed schedules (Including trial balance sheets, accrual entries, transfer reclassification and reconciliation, fixed assets, fund balances) to the General Accounting Office for the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Streamline the business process, design functionality and future business enhancements. Develop and maintain the coding structures within AZ360 statewide accounting system to facilitate both daily cash management and reporting needs.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for the Medicaid School Based Services program (DSC) and the EPSDT Administrative Outreach program (MAC). Coordinate MAC claim review and audit. Assist external audit performed by CMS, OIG, and independent audit firm for both DSC and MAC program. Research and provide analytical information to the management for program implementation.
• Reconcile AZ360 fund balance including Federal or State revenue and expenditures, county revenue, TPL revenue, premium revenue, and collected fees. Prepare reports to management for review.
• Manage, coordinate, and assist the external audit processes including the agency’s annual financial statement audit and Medicaid School Based Services audits. Coordinate with other divisions or units to provide accurate reports. Ensure that documentati