Accountant 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

23h•$55,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant 2 performs high-volume accounting work in the Arizona Department of Housing’s Finance & Accounting Division, supporting accounting for state and federally funded programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The role applies established accounting principles and practices to accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial transactions, reporting, and reconciliation activities. The position uses State of Arizona financial systems and related applications to retrieve and analyze data, monitor revenues and expenditures, and track contract status. It maintains contracts, encumbrances, vendor records, and ledgers; processes deposits, payments, and refunds; and supports PCard, Ghost Card, Fleet, and other payment-related activities. The role also provides general administrative accounting support, including monitoring shared inboxes and responding to inquiries. The position is based at the Phoenix office and may offer remote work within Arizona, including office hoteling, depending on department business needs and ongoing performance. The employee must be able to commute to and use the Phoenix office hoteling space as required. Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for remote positions.

Requirements

Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for remote positions.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and professionalism when collaborating with agency personnel to obtain information for reporting.
All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Experience with the State of Arizona’s Financial Management System (AZ360) and familiarity with the infoAdvantage reporting system.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace applications.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal accounting regulations.
Experience performing accounting support functions within state government or a federal grant-funded environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal training.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage high-volume workloads, produce accurate and comprehensive reports, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Perform high-volume accounting and transactional processing.
Support accounting functions for state and federally funded programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Execute accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures using established accounting principles, concepts, and practices.
Review and reconcile financial reports and data, identifying and correcting discrepancies or errors.
Use state financial systems and related applications to retrieve data, analyze information, and monitor revenues, expenditures, and contract status.
Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Maintain contracts, encumbrances, and vendor records within State of Arizona financial systems (AZ360).
Process deposits, payments, refunds, and other financial transactions accurately and promptly.
Support PCard, Ghost Card, Fleet, and payment-related activities as needed.
Maintain ledgers and perform reconciliations across multiple funding sources.
Provide general administrative accounting support, including monitoring shared inboxes and responding to inquiries.
Perform additional duties related to the position as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
Up to 12 weeks per year of paid parental leave for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
Sick leave.
Health and dental insurance.
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Optional short-term disability insurance.
Optional deferred compensation plans.
Optional supplemental life insurance.