ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST I

Arizona Department of Administration • Goodyear, AZ

1d • $37,200 • 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed