ACCOUNTANT 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $55,000 - $70,000 • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant II position performs
professional accounting work involving the practical application of accounting
principles, theories, and concepts beyond entry-level tasks. This position will
perform day-to-day grant accounting and financial management activities for the
Rural Health Workforce Development and Training Program (RHTP) administered by
the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) under subaward from AHCCCS.
The position is grant-funded and employment is contingent upon the availability of
funding.

Arizona’s Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling
$166,988,955.92 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of
the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor
endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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 accounting principles and practices and the analysis of financial data
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government accounting concepts
• Knowledge of Internal controls and fiscal management practices
• Skill in Use of automated accounting and financial systems
• Ability to Analyze financial records and resolve routine discrepancies
• Ability to Prepare accurate and timely financial reports
• Ability to Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others
• Ability to Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience with government accounting, grant-funded programs, or public-sector financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze expenditures across all RHTP components, including rural education and training expansion, financial incentives for rural practice, provider upskilling and residency support, training capacity grants, and the Arizona Healthcare Workforce Project and Rural Innovation Learning Network.
• Review and analyze fiscal transactions including billings, invoices, payments, payroll, and other financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Examine financial statements and accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with GAAP and other applicable requirements.
• Reconcile financial reports and accounting data, identifying discrepancies and resolving routine issues.
• Maintain agency ledgers and accounting records, ensuring timely and accurate posting of transactions.
• Apply accounting principles to assigned systems or functions with increasing independence.
• Support effective fiscal management by analyzing and evaluating accounting and reporting systems, procedures, and methods.
• Support financial aspects of Requests for Grant Applications (RGAs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), subawards, and contracts, including budget review and financial compliance checks.
• Support internal control structures through review of reconciliations, documentation, and transaction processing.
• Monitor compliance with agency policies, federal regulations, and state requirements.
• Identify potential accounting or control issues and elevate recommendations to supervisors as appropriate.
• Participate in budget development and monitoring activities for assigned programs or funding sources.
• Monitor grant and contract budgets, encumbrances, and burn rates; identify potential funding issues and notify the Accountant III or supervisor.
• Review and monitor expenditures to ensure spending does not exceed authorized budget authority.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for RHTP program reporting, audits, and monitoring activities.
• Prepare routine and moderately complex financial reports summarizing transactions and account status.
• Compile financial data and supporting schedules for audits, management review, or external reporting.
• Utilize automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve, analyze, and validate financial data.
• Track revenues and expenditures and analyze contract or grant financial status.
• Assist in maintaining charts of accounts and accounting structures within financial systems.
• Assist with updates to accounting procedures and documentation as processes change.
• Work collaboratively with program staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Respond to routine inquiries regarding accounting transactions, policies, and procedures.
• Continue professional development through training and increased responsibility in accounting functions. Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees