ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST I

State of Arizona•Goodyear, AZ

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an astute Accounting Specialist I responsible for the compliance of all State, Federal and Agency laws, policies and procedures pertaining to the Business Office. This position also will be responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to accounts payable functions, Inmate Trust Accounts System (ITA) and resolving technical problems at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville. Apply now, and become part of the Department of Corrections Family!

Requirements

Knowledge of: Principles, concepts, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management
Procedures, methods, and office equipment used in statistical record-keeping
General office procedures
Computer software to include Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Skill in: Written and verbal communication
Prioritizing and organizing tasks
Operating various office equipment and automated accounting systems
10-Key/calculator
Techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Ability to: Accurately work with numbers and complete mandated reports in required formats
Adapt to changing priorities and situations
Research and compile fiscal and statistical information
Interpret ADCRR policies as they pertain to accounting
Work in a prison environment

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in governmental accounting practices or one year working in the private sector business field

Responsibilities

Enters and verifies financial and other data to provide records, reports, and other information and correspondence in a systematic manner
Performs routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations
Enters data in all systems related to job duties
Examines and verifies fiscal transactions such as billing invoices, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, creating requisitions and other financial documents
Keeps records and/or journal entries to include maintenance of financial records, reports, checks, and deposits
Creates, maintains, and reconciles spreadsheets
Resolves technical issues
Investigates and resolves account discrepancies
Prepares correspondences
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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