ACCOUNTANT 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $55,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The role tracks and analyzes program expenditures, reviews financial transactions and records for accuracy and compliance, maintains agency ledgers, supports fiscal controls and grant and contract budget reviews, monitors budgets and spending, and prepares financial reports and supporting documentation for reporting, audits, and monitoring. It also uses automated accounting systems, assists with accounting structures and procedure documentation, and collaborates with program staff, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve accounting matters.

The position may offer remote work within Arizona, depending on department business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion. Work is to be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and 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 using 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.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) is required for newly hired State employees.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze expenditures across RHTP components.
• Review and analyze billings, invoices, payments, payroll, and other fiscal transactions 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, identify discrepancies, and resolve 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.
• Analyze and evaluate accounting and reporting systems, procedures, and methods in support of fiscal management.
• Support financial aspects of grant applications, proposals, subawards, and contracts, including budget review and financial compliance checks.
• Support internal controls through review of reconciliations, documentation, and transaction processing.
• Monitor compliance with agency policies, federal regulations, and state requirements, and elevate potential accounting or control issues as appropriate.
• Participate in budget development and monitoring 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 remains within authorized budget authority.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for RHTP reporting, audits, and monitoring.
• Prepare routine and moderately complex reports summarizing transactions and account status.
• Compile financial data and supporting schedules for audits, management review, or external reporting.
• Use 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 in financial systems.
• Assist with updates to accounting procedures and documentation as processes change.
• Collaborate with program staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Respond to routine inquiries about accounting transactions, policies, and procedures.
• Continue professional development through training and increased responsibility in accounting functions, and perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation plans
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed