ACCOUNTANT 1

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $50,000 - $58,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Accounting Unit at Arizona State Parks is recruiting for an Accountant 1. The Accountant 1 will perform multiple accounting duties, 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, grants internal control structures, and fiscal management
• Knowledge of The methods and techniques of automated accounting systems, including use of applicable software packages
• Knowledge of Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques
• Knowledge of State of Arizona government and state agency functions
• Skill in Work organization and accomplishment
• Skill in Analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data
• Skill in Techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems (includes personal computer skills and mainframe computer skills)
• Skill in Self driven including interpersonal skills and imparting knowledge to others
• Skill in Oral and written communications
• Ability to Work toward a common goal
• Ability to Handle and present resolutions of complex issues
• Ability to Analyze a complex situation and identify the core problem
• Ability to Work in diverse groups with complex needs and goals
• Ability to Speak and advocate for a particular solution
• Ability to Consider the larger picture in making decisions
• Ability to Identify service trends and make assumptions regarding future changes
• Requires possession or ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related field required.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related field required.

Responsibilities

• Systems & Processes (AZ Management System)
• Subject Matter Support
• HR Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Operations & Reporting
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees