Accounting Specialist 1

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a reliable self-starter to join our Fiscal Services team as an Accounting Specialist I. The work location for this position is 1110 W. Washington Street, Ste. 450 Phoenix AZ 85007. Responsible for performing a variety of finance and budgeting functions and/or transactions. Performs entry level, routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations for a small segment of an agency's fiscal management section. Apply accounting principles and practices used within government institutions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: The principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting
• Knowledge of: Computer software, to include, APP, AFIS, AZ360, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft programs, and Google Suite programs
• Knowledge of: Reconciliation procedures and practices
• Knowledge of: Use Tax calculations, Basic math skills
• Knowledge of: Good customer service practices
• Skills in: 10 key calculator
• Skills in: Computers and computer software
• Skills in: Verbal and written communications
• Skills in: Problem solving
• Skills in: Interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers
• Ability to: Multi task and prioritize work
• Ability to: Accurately enter data into AZ360, logs and APP
• Ability to: Research, investigate and compile data when needed
• Ability to: Prepare and track monthly reports and logs
• Ability to: Maintain composure in difficult situations
• Ability to: Work in team environment or individually
• Ability to: Follow set guidelines and verbal instruction

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AZ360, AFIS, APP, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Sheets, and Gmail
• 2 or more years in a Fiscal Services environment

Responsibilities

• Matching invoices and purchase orders in the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), including the review of all supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Research APP errors and customer inquiries.
• Entry of grant and non-grant payments into the AZ360 Financial system (formerly known as AFIS), including updating of encumbrance spreadsheets and balancing to AZ360 and complete monthly reconciliation.
• Responsible for preparing monthly Use Tax, which includes preparing Use Tax calculations and transfer of funds to the Department of Revenue using the AZ360 system by the scheduled due date.
• Daily compilation of agency deposits for cash, checks, wires and direct deposits, including entry into AZ360.
• Process all incoming mail and perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees