Accountant 1

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF ARIZONA’S CHILDREN AND ADULTS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA. WE STRIVE TO SET THE STANDARD FOR PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH DIRECT CARE, SCIENCE, PUBLIC POLICY, AND LEADERSHIP. ADHS PROMOTES ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES, FLEXIBLE HOURS. WE HAVE POSITIONS THAT CAN FIT ANY STAGE IN YOUR CAREER, FROM ENTRY TO SENIOR LEVEL. WE OFFER A ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGE, INCLUDING THE ADHS STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WHERE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES CAN RECEIVE UP TO $300.00 PER MONTH FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STUDENT LOANS. COME CHECK US OUT AND SEE HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ALL ARIZONANS. Applies accounting principles, theories, and concepts to specific financial systems and processes. Performs a range of defined accounting tasks, including reviewing financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable requirements. Reconciles reports and financial data, identifying and resolving discrepancies or errors. Prepares and records entries and adjustments to agency accounts, ledgers, and financial records. Monitors federal funding to ensure proper alignment and matching of state and federal expenditures, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of: - Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in: -Effective technological skills -Effective communication skills both oral and written -Effective organization skills -Effective time management skills
Ability to: - Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a closely related field required
Two years’ experience as an Accountant 1, 2 or equivalent

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day operational activities related to processing revenue transactions, including checks, cash, wire transfers, and credit card payments. Ensures all accounting data is accurately entered into AZ360 and coordinates with the Revenue Supervisor to obtain approval of accounting documents.
Provides timely communication to program areas as payments are received and deposited into the appropriate accounting structure. Collaborates with programs to obtain input on unidentified payments, replacement payments for NSF checks, ACH returns, chargebacks, and the resolution of deposit discrepancies. Responsible for processing adjustments to balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and proper financial reporting.
Main contact and administrator for Pcards and Travel Cards. Responsible for training new card holders, answering emails and questions related to Pcard and Travel Card accounts. Performs a monthly audit of all Pcard and Travel card transactions to ensure the card holders are in compliance with the SAAM policies. Assist with GAO semiannual audits.
Serves as the primary point of contact for processing refunds owed to external customers via check, credit card, and ACH. Provides guidance to program staff on refund procedures, ensuring all required supporting documentation is obtained and that processes comply with SAAM policies.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program