ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2 Location Phoenix, AZ (Central City area) :

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2

Job Location:

Address: 2039 W Lewis Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Posting Details:

Salary: $42,800-$57,558

Grade: 18

Anticipated Salary:$52,558

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of finance and budgeting functions and/or transactions for AZ Highways Magazine and Grand Canyon State Logo Signs.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (3 days per week in the office/hoteling).

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:

Handling full cycle of accounts payable/accounts receivable activities including auditing and verifying accuracy. Examines and verifies fiscal transactions such as billing invoices, accounts receivable/ accounts payable, or other financial documents. Review and reconcile billing records and accounts. Perform general administrative duties including filing, mail distribution and record retention.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of: Principles, methods and practices of fiscal and financial record keeping, including automated accounts payable/receivable and payroll systems Automated Accounting System Data processing techniques as it applies to accounting practices Microsoft Excel, and general databases. Knowledge of Google Workspace Skills in: Maintain ledgers and journals Analyze fiscal data Interpret financial data Critical thinking Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the Ability to: Multi-task, prioritize and deliver results Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Work with others/interpersonal relationships Professionally communicate with others at various levels within the division

Selective Preference(s):

One year level accounting experience plus Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Valid state driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.