Accounting Specialist 2
About The Position
The Department of Economic Security (DES), Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2 with the State Disbursement Unit (SDU). This position is responsible for performing technical and specialized accounting and fiscal tasks for the purpose of receipting and disbursing client funds; organizing, coding, and maintaining fiscal data; researching and summarizing specialized or technical information. 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 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
- Government accounting and fiscal management.
- Accounts payable, receivable, and account reconciliation.
- Payment processing and disbursement methodology.
- Proficient in analysis and interpretation of financial data.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in computer software applications, i.e. Microsoft Office applications and Google tools.
- Effective time management, organization, and problem solving.
- Multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; handle multiple priority projects and adapt to changing priorities; respond to unanticipated requests and elevate issues when necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard information and learn child support policy and procedures that impact the distribution and disbursement of related payments and collections.
- Learn State Disbursement fiscal responsibility, accounting and audit methods related to the position; make mathematical calculations and determinations.
- Maintain frequent communication with the team and Supervisor.
- One-year level accounting experience, plus Bachelor’s; additional years of accounting experience may substitute degree.
- 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.
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Responsibilities
- Review financial requests, fiscal documents and audit financial request for payment refunds.
- Release adjustments and pay history corrections/changes for compliance with court orders, federal and state regulations, policy and procedure and functionality.
- Research and analyze case issues/scenarios for accuracy and determine corrective action.
- Maintain daily, monthly, and annual schedules, spreadsheets and charts to track approvals, rejections, collections of state owed monies.
- Provide guidance/training to SDU staff and Child Support Services Officers in reviewing, calculating, preparing, processing and ensuring the appropriate distribution and disbursement of child support payments and fees.
- Review and analyze algorithms for distribution and disbursement of payments and complete financial research for child support enforcement.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
