ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$45,000 - $47,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual to join our team as a Fixed Assets Accounting Specialist 2. Under the direction of the Fixed Asset Manager, the Accounting Specialist 2 performs data entry, verifies data entry, corrects transactions, resolves rejected transactions, and assists with reports. 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, 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. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

Principles, methods, and practices of fiscal and financial record keeping.
Procedures, methods, and office equipment used in statistical record keeping; rules and regulations established for the work system of the Department.
General office procedures; related laws and ordinances; and productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Suite applications.
Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums.
Maintaining ledgers and journals; math and research; entering financial data with attention to detail and accuracy; analyzing and interpreting fiscal data; organizing and maintaining precise records; time management; and customer service.
Establishing priorities among conflicting needs.
Preparing written reports and business correspondence.
Understand, interpret, and apply fundamental accounting principles and general fiscal and financial record-keeping practices
Accurately and efficiently analyze and interpret fiscal and statistical information
Reconcile records and reports; maintain confidentiality
Work collaboratively in a team setting, and work independently without supervision when required.
One year of accounting experience plus a Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting.
Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must 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.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Experience using the State accounting systems and Human Resources Information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Data Entry
Reviews, verifies, or analyzes the work of other employees for quality control.
Resolves technical work, procedural problems, and questions presented by other employees.
Verifies accuracy, timeliness, and proper preparation of correct pay and distribution codes and sequence numbers
Compiles information and drafts periodic reports regarding activities of the work unit.
Maintains ledger accounts for all transactions.
Calculates fiscal data for periodic reports.
Corrects computations as needed.

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-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