Accounting Specialist 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Health Services is hiring an Accounting Specialist 2 to perform a variety of accounting and finance transactions. The position performs journey-level accounting tasks in an automated fiscal services system, applying accounting principles and practices within government institutions. It gathers, compiles, and reconciles fiscal data and examines and verifies transactions for reimbursement of in-state and out-of-state travel expenses. The role also assists with record keeping and preparation of travel requisitions for out-of-state travel authorization. Telework is based on business needs, and the employee may be required to come into the office as needed. The role is based at 150 N 18th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona.

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 and practices, including payroll systems.
Knowledge of procedures, methods, and office equipment used in statistical record keeping.
Knowledge of Performance Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, 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 skills.
Effective organizational, time-management, and technological skills.
Ability to handle the full cycle of payroll and travel activities, including auditing and verifying accuracy.
Ability to prepare and process fiscal transactions.
Ability to review and reconcile payroll and travel records.
Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data.
Ability to speak effectively with internal employee groups.
Ability to support a diverse, multicultural workforce and an inclusive work environment free from discrimination.
If driving or use of a vehicle is an essential job function for State business, the stated driver’s license requirements apply.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Process fiscal travel-related documents, including reviewing and approving employee travel claims and expenses associated with out-of-state employee travel requests.
Enter and review batched fiscal travel-related documents in the HRIS system.
Conduct quality-control reviews of travel claims.
Assist in other accounting areas as assigned.
Address employee problems, concerns, and issues related to out-of-state travel requests, travel claims, and other assigned accounting areas, following State accounting and agency policies.
Escalate challenging issues to the supervisor as necessary.
Collect data and perform analysis for Travel as assigned by the supervisor.
Create and update leadership reports 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 equal to the employee contribution
Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program: eligible employees may receive up to $300 per month toward outstanding student loans