ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$0 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

FOR MORE THAN A HALF-CENTURY, THE ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) HAS PROVIDED RETIREMENT, HEALTH INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL ENTITIES. WE ARE A TOP PERFORMING BENEFIT PLAN ADMINISTRATOR WITH A SOLID REPUTATION AND SUSTAINABLE PLAN DESIGN. OUR ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES; PROFESSIONALISM, RESULTS, IMPROVEMENT, DIVERSITY AND EXCELLENCE. WE BELIEVE IN DELIVERING SERVICE WITH PRIDE. CHECK OUT OUR WEBPAGE, AZASRS.GOV, TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ASRS. We are looking for an organized and reliable person who has great attention to detail to apply payroll deducted pension contributions to member accounts received from participating employers.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in financial reconciliations and/or payroll
Ability to review documents for completeness and accuracy, and to identify and resolve discrepancies
Proven proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Gmail
Ability to learn proprietary software systems
Ability to assist ASRS employers and ASRS units in a professional, efficient, and timely manner
Ability to review and recommend changes to work processes
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to handle high-volume in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have earned or be actively working toward a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

Assisting employers with the online enrollment process and minimizing missing member Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Reviewing, analyzing, and processing contributions submitted by ASRS employers for pension, long-term disability benefits and service purchase via payroll deduction
Assisting ASRS staff and designated employers regarding the contribution accounting process and reporting requirements
Assisting in the preparation of financial reports for the contribution reporting function
Reconciling retirement and service purchase balances on individual employer payrolls
Serving as the senior specialist for designated employer reporting entities

Benefits

Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options)
Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
A top-ranked retirement program
10 paid holidays per year
Accrued vacation and sick days
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours, telework, and Monday thru Friday work weeks
The opportunity to participate in deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program
Rewarding work that benefits the people of Arizona
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
Opportunity for goal-based and spot incentives
Free covered parking