Arizona Department of Administration

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Statewide Accountant 2

Job Location:

Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

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

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $67,567.00 

Grade: 22

Open Until Filled (1st review of resumes 10/13/2024)

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Statewide Accountant 2 to join our team. In this critical role, you will serve as the primary liaison between the General Accounting Office (GAO) and various state agencies, providing expert guidance on the AZ360 Financial system, statewide accounting policies and procedures, and the fiscal year-end close process. You will be responsible for complex accounting tasks, including reviewing and recommending approval of data, policy changes, and system enhancements. This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and GASB principles, as well as the ability to analyze complex financial information and solve unique accounting challenges. If you are a skilled accounting professional with a passion for public service, we encourage you to apply!

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:

• Serves as the primary point of contact as an AZ360 Financial Operations liaison between the General Accounting Office (GAO) and the state agencies, boards and commissions
• Responds to functional questions from agencies, boards and commissions, which include but are not limited to inquires from OSPB and JLBC, by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or situations defined by the requestor
• Performs assigned operational tasks which pertains to the Automated Warrant Reconciliation (AWR) unit or the Vendor & 1099 Reporting unit within the AZ360 Financial Operations Group
• Performs complex assignments mandated by statute which may include: reviewing subordinate or other statewide accounting policies and procedures
• Works on system fixes and enhancements for improvements to the development and testing of the AZ360 Financial system
• Makes recommendations for improvement, applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management
• Reference materials such as Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals including the Department of Administration, General Accounting Office Statewide Accounting and System manuals
• Methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance and final technical report referencing
• Methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems
• Customer service etiquette

Skills in:

• Work organization and accomplishment
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques
• Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through financial systems (includes personal and mainframe computer skills)
• Leadership and interpersonal relationships
• Oral and written communications
• Multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis
• Collaborating with team members and other agency personnel