ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1

State of Arizona-posted 2 months ago
$40,560 - $41,687/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Phoenix, AZ
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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The Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 1. The Accounting Specialist 1 is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and verifying employee travel claims, creating fiscal transactions utilizing the applicable automated accounting system which includes AZ360 system as well as Gmail and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Access. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona one (1) day a week in the office/hoteling or based on business need. 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 remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces.

  • Performing routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations for assigned fiscal management section.
  • Researching unresolved financial documents and responding to traveler, client and employee inquiries.
  • Gathering, complying, and reconciling fiscal data.
  • Consulting with the supervisor, presenting and resolving complex transactions.
  • Applying to accounting principles and practices of governmental accounting while exercising discretion and independent judgment within the Administration's established practices.
  • Applying accounting principles and practices used within the Administration.
  • Knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations established for the work system or Department.
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques of data processing related to accounting practices.
  • Knowledge of principles of accounting, and general fiscal and financial record-keeping.
  • Skills in basic data entry.
  • Skills in verbal and written communication.
  • Skills in customer services and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
  • Skills in effective time management and report preparation.
  • Skills in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
  • Ability to research and compile fiscal and statistical information.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial and statistical data.
  • Ability to reconcile records, report and maintain records.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to effectively communicate findings to management orally and in writing.
  • One year of accounting experience.
  • 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.
  • Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  • Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
  • Deferred compensation plan.
  • Wellness plans.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Stipend Opportunities.
  • Infant at Work Program.
  • Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
  • Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
  • Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
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