Accounting Specialist 1
About The Position
The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 1. With direction from the Accounting Manager, the Specialist will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and verifying vendor statements, invoices, and creating the fiscal transaction utilizing the applicable automated accounting system. These systems include the Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS), Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), and Human Resources Information Solutions (HRIS) system, as well as GMail and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Access. This position researches unresolved financial documents and responds to vendor, client and employee inquiries; gathers and compiles financial data for reports; consults with the supervisor, presenting and resolving complex transactions; applies accounting principles and practices of governmental accounting while exercising discretion and independent judgment within the Administration’s established practices; and performs related work as required. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work either partially or fully remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management
- Knowledge of rules and regulations established for the work system or DES
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of data processing as related to accounting practices
- Knowledge of fundamental principles of accounting
- Knowledge of general fiscal and financial record keeping practices in the performance of assigned tasks
- Skilled in basic math
- Skilled in data entry
- Skilled in analysis and interpretation of financial data
- Skilled in verbal and written communication
- Skilled in customer service
- Skilled in maintaining positive interpersonal relationships
- Skilled in effective time management
- Skilled in report preparation
- Skilled in GMail and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access
- Ability to research and compile fiscal and statistical information
- Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and statistical data
- Ability to reconcile records and reports
- Ability to maintain records
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to analyze financial data
- Ability to effectively communicate findings to management orally and in writing
- Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks (if driving is an essential function).
- Successfully pass background and reference checks.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- One year of Accounting experience
Responsibilities
- Apply accounting principles and practices used within the Administration
- Perform routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations for the assigned fiscal management section
- Gather, compile, and reconcile fiscal data
- Examine and verify fiscal transactions such as, billing invoices, accounts receivable/accounts payable, payroll or other financial documents
- Maintain records.
- Prepare reports summarizing financial transactions.
- Complete journal entries
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 annual and sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
- Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
