ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.
Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

ACCOUNTANT 1
or 
ACCOUNTANT 2
(Depending on Experience)

Job Location:

Address:  1110 West Washington, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85007 

Posting Details:

Salary Range: $50,000 - $64,000 / per year 
(depending on experience)

Accountant 1 - Grade: 19
Accountant 2 - Grade 20

Closing Date: March 30, 2025

Job Summary:

The Fiscal Services Unit at Arizona State Parks is recruiting for an Accountant 1 or Accountant 2.

- The Accountant 1 will perform multiple accounting duties, accounts payable, revenue, grants, finance, budgeting, reporting and administrative services to the agency.
- The Accountant 2 will lead projects in accounting, accounts payable, revenue, grants, finance, budgeting, reporting and administrative services to the agency.

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:

ACCOUNTANT 1
Systems & Processes (AZ Management System)
Learn the State processes to assist in providing insight and identifying waste, inefficiencies and escalate problems to the Manager. Looks for efficiencies in workload that increase work product efficiency, quality and output; provide visual management metrics to Manager. Presents problems and questions to Manager. Gathers and compiles data to track performance measurements and provides updates and reports to Manager.

Subject Matter Support:
Learn and understand State and internal policy, statute and Federal regulations as it relates to grants and fiscal, provide reports and accounts for fiscal and grant processes, analyze expenses, prepares reports, and provides input of key issues regarding fiscal unit financial operations; receives instruction from peers and leadership on accounting principles and techniques necessary for core functions; works on projects, operations and is adaptive to ensure deadlines are met and reporting is accurate; manage tasks and projects for grants/CIP & budgeting, revenue, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, assets, reconciliations, policy and analysis

HR Leadership:
Works with the Manager to complete assigned tasks and is able to complete these tasks with some guidance. Receives peer support and training from other staff for knowledge sharing to grow into independent recommendations and problem resolutions. Competent and self-driven to engage management to learn and grow one’s knowledge within the team.

Relationship Management:
Communicates with agency Management and other finance team members in the agency to ensure the fiscal team maintains open communication. Provides requested information to Management needed for planning and immediate decisions; Attends and actively participates in team meetings and builds relationships with Managers, Peers, Customers, and Park Managers.

Operations & Reporting
With support from Management, completes Fiscal tasks and projects which include, but not limited to: grants/CIP & budgeting, revenue, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, assets, reconciliations, policy and analysis. Assists with process improvements, operating trends and analysis to provide input to Management so appropriate actions can be taken.

ACCOUNTANT