Accountant 1
About The Position
This position is responsible for making payments to contractors, consultants, local governments, railroad and utility construction and others in support of the highway construction program. Additionally, responsible for the oversight on all chart of account elements for contractor estimates, in-kind entries and engineering consultant project closeouts and oversee all internal/external audits for those payments. Responsibilities also include following all prompt pay statuses in accordance with all Arizona Revised Statutes. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 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.
Requirements
- Automated accounting systems to process vendor payments in ERP System.
- Microsoft applications and general databases to prepare spreadsheets, correspondence to staff and internal/external customers, and modify reports using SQL inquiries.
- Accounting and math to ensure accuracy of payment coding and calculate monies on purchase orders to ensure that invoices will be processed for payment.
- Processing invoices that do not match the purchase order exactly and generate manual payment documents.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office and Google Suites.
- Analytical skills to interpret financial data to research and correct errors.
- Oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with staff and internal/external customers.
- Attention to detail, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver results.
- Experience in process improvement activities.
- Work with others/interpersonal relationships to professionally communicate with others to understand and anticipate constituent and stakeholder concerns.
- Exercise organization/time management to ensure job responsibilities are completed in a timely manner and to handle any unexpected workload effectively.
- Learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles and tools used to create and deliver the most value from the customers perspective while consuming the fewest resources and engaging people in continuous problem solving.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- Two years governmental accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 1; OR completion of at least 24 semester hours of accounting from an accredited college or university; OR two years professional level accounting experience in business or industry.
Responsibilities
- Process payments to contractors, consultants, local governments, railroad and utility construction and others in support of the highway construction program.
- Oversight of the Contracts Payable email inbox. Assign tasks to be completed as they come into the mailbox. Answer any questions and provide information based on requests that come into mailbox.
- Update desk procedures for unit to include all facets of sustainability for the team. This will include, training, procedure mapping and SIPOC's.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
