ACCOUNTANT 4

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$78,543 - $100,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security’s Financial Services Administration is seeking an experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Accountant 4 to serve as a project-based financial technical expert. The position performs complex operational and cost accounting activities across rotating agency projects, applying established accounting principles to assess, design, and implement GAAP-compliant financial frameworks for new programs, specialized initiatives, and existing processes. The role maintains internal controls by reviewing reconciliations, financial data, and procedures to support audit readiness. Working independently under the supervision of the Deputy Accounting Administrator, the Accountant 4 resolves complex accounting questions and problems raised by management and assists with research for the agency’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). The position may offer remote work within Arizona based on business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Two years’ experience as an Accountant 2, Accountant 3, or equivalent.
Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and government accounting principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, including financial data analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of internal control structures and fiscal management.
Knowledge of relevant federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, agency manuals, policies, and procedures.
Considerable skill in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating complex financial data.
Skill using automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze information, and track revenues or expenditures.
Skill in surveying operations to identify accounting needs and recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Ability to review and approve complex financial statements and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting requirements.
Ability to maintain internal controls through review of reconciliations, financial data, procedures, and controls.
Ability to work independently to resolve complex accounting questions and problems presented by management.
Ability to schedule work papers and perform detailed analysis and evaluation of data for major financial reports.
Ability to train lower-level accountants in a lead capacity.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent on completion of the process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate restrictions.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), as required of newly hired State employees.

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform senior-level accounting activities on complex, rotating, project-based assignments.
Review and approve complex financial statements and reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with GAAP or other applicable accounting requirements.
Schedule work papers and conduct financial data research and analysis for the CAFR, SEFA, and other critical financial reports.
Ensure project frameworks and financial data rollups are audit-compliant and support state and federal reporting requirements.
Review reconciliations, financial data, procedures, and controls across targeted agency programs and centralized accounts to maintain internal controls.
Develop, implement, modify, and document record-keeping and accounting systems and standard operating procedures to address business and financial problems.
Independently resolve management questions and problems involving complex accounting transactions, policies, and procedures.
Train lower-level accountants on newly established frameworks and ensure operational handoff when projects are completed.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
Career advancement and employee development opportunities.