Accounting Specialist 1

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist 1 position is located in the Centralized Invoice Payment Processing Unit and is responsible for accurately paying a high volume of invoices for contracted child welfare services and/or placement providers within an approved timeframe. This role involves examining and verifying fiscal transactions, reconciling billing discrepancies, and collaborating with providers and internal departments to resolve payment issues and ensure accurate payments.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles, techniques, and practices.
Knowledge of State and federal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the payment of child welfare services.
Knowledge of multiple funded programs reflecting in various organizations.
Knowledge of various financial automated systems.
Skills in computer operation.
Skills in Microsoft usage.
Skills in interpersonal relationships.
Skills in verbal and written communication.
Skills in 10-key operation by touch.
Skills in reconciling.
Skills in problem identification and resolution.
Skills in data entry.
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to collaborate with a variety of people to achieve a common goal.
Ability to learn agency policy.
Ability to apply Department of Child Safety (DCS) policies and procedures.
Ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.
Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

8 hours of college-level accounting credits
1 year experience in accounts payable
Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Responsibilities

Process a high volume of invoices, examining, evaluating, and approving/denying payments for contracted child welfare services and/or placement providers by ensuring invoices meet contract requirements.
Research and analyze data from provider invoices, case manager records, Guardian, and other sources.
Initiate requests via email, phone, fax, or other approved department methods to resolve payment barriers.
Research and resolve billing discrepancies, collaborating with providers, case managers, and other DCS teams to determine the correct level and duration of service.
Review, analyze, research, and resolve provider payment issues.
Utilize critical thinking skills to resolve problems independently and escalate issues to a lead or manager when necessary.
Coordinate with Referral Units, Placement Administration, and case managers to remedy problems with Guardian Service Approvals.
Coordinate with contracts staff to remedy contract issues that prevent accurate payment.
Assist providers with questions related to payments, remittance advice, and navigating Guardian to accurately complete and submit invoices.
Assist in the establishment and revision of processes and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.