Accounting Specialist 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist 2 performs a variety of accounting and finance transactions, completing journey-level accounting tasks within an automated fiscal services system and applying accounting principles and practices in a government setting. The role gathers, compiles, and reconciles fiscal data; examines and verifies reimbursement transactions for in-state and out-of-state travel; and assists with record keeping and preparation of requisitions for out-of-state travel authorization. Telework is based on business needs, and the employee may be required to work from the office as needed. The position supports travel-related accounting and reporting, responds to employee issues, and follows State accounting and agency policies. Other accounting duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in accounting and/or a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Knowledge of fiscal record-keeping principles, methods, and practices, including payroll systems.
Knowledge of statistical record-keeping procedures, methods, and office equipment.
Knowledge of Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply fundamental accounting principles and general fiscal and financial record-keeping practices.
Knowledge of general office procedures and related laws, ordinances, and policies.
Effective oral and written communication, organization, time management, and technological skills.
Ability to handle the full cycle of payroll and travel activities, including auditing and verifying accuracy; prepare and process fiscal transactions; review and reconcile payroll and travel records; analyze and interpret fiscal data; and communicate effectively with internal employee groups.
Ability to support a diverse, multicultural workforce and contribute to an inclusive, equal-opportunity work environment.
If driving or using a vehicle is an essential job function for State business, applicable driver's license requirements apply.
New hires must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Process travel-related fiscal documents, including reviewing and approving employee travel claims and expenses associated with out-of-state employee travel requests.
Enter and review batched travel-related fiscal documents in the HRIS system and conduct quality control reviews of travel claims.
Assist in other accounting areas as assigned.
Address employee problems, concerns, and issues relating to out-of-state travel requests, travel claims, and other assigned accounting areas, following State accounting policies (SAAM) and agency policies.
Escalate challenging issues to the supervisor as necessary.
Collect data and conduct analysis for Travel as assigned by the supervisor.
Create and update reports for leadership showing performance trends.
Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan, with State contributions matching the employee contribution amount
Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Eligible employees may receive up to $300 per month toward outstanding student loans through the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program