Accountant 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

35d

About The Position

THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY (DCS) IS A SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES
AGENCY WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUCCESSFULLY PARTNER WITH FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND
THE COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, ENSURE SAFETY, AND ACHIEVE PERMANENCY FOR
ALL ARIZONA’S CHILDREN THROUGH PREVENTION, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT.

The purpose of this position is to prepare Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP)
audited financial statements and various supplementary schedules. These
financial statements and schedules are submitted to Arizona Health Care Cost
Containment System (AHCCCS). The position applies U.S. Generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) and numerous accounting standards including
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements to ensure that the
Agency's financial statements and schedules are prepared accurately and timely.
In addition, the position will analyze financial information and prepare
financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit
and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the Agency in
regards to CHPP funding.

Requirements

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting
• Internal control structures, and fiscal management
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of financial research methodologies
• Considerable skill in analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data
• Advanced problem solving
• Creating, revising and maintaining complex Excel worksheets
• Performing various queries in Access database files
• Verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Complete assignments accurately and timely with little to no supervision
• Work cooperatively with internal and external customers
• Multi-task and change work priorities based on workload and situations
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files and records efficiently
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required
• Two years’ relevant work experience required
• Requires the possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12). Employees may be required to use their transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration.
• Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares CMDP audited financial statements and various supplementary schedules. Creates account analysis schedules with variance explanations and footnotes. Prepares analysis of accounts, revenue and expense and updates trending reports. Performs analysis from Income Statement to Balance Sheet accounts. Assists manager with yearly financial statement audit.
• Conducts quarterly revenue and expenditure reconciliation. Uses automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze information, track revenues and/or expenditures, and analyze contracts status.
• Performs closing of the general ledger and prepares financial reports during month-end closing. Updates procedures, compiles monthly reports and provides supporting documentations for audits. Analyzes accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Updates KPI metrics and develops dashboards. Collects date and prepare monthly metrics, update graphics and dashboard presentation of financial statements. Assembles and summarizes data and presents findings, analyses, and recommendations to various stakeholders.
• Surveys operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems. Advises management about issues such as resource utilization and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Driving may be required.
• 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 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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