Accounting Specialist II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $45,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join the Central Services Bureau (CSB) as an Accounting Specialist II. Working under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of state financial operations by managing complex fiscal data across multiple automated accounting, procurement, and human resource management systems. In this dynamic position, you will serve as a trusted liaison providing expert guidance to client agencies on accounting principles and procedures while ensuring full compliance with the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM). Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills will be essential to analyzing vendor and customer concerns, resolving complex financial issues, and ensuring accurate document authorization, coding, and pricing. If you possess a strong foundation in accounting principles and a passion for precision, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute directly to the financial stability of the State of Arizona.

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

• Knowledge of State of Arizona Accounting Manual
• Knowledge of Automated accounting systems
• Knowledge of ADOA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of Reconciliation procedures
• Knowledge of Governmental accounting
• Skills in Basic math
• Skills in 10-key operation
• Skills in Oral and written communication
• Skills in Analyzing and interpreting policies and procedures
• Skills in Work organization
• Skills in Analyzing figures and fiscal documentation
• Ability to Compile and enter figures
• Ability to Prioritize work
• Ability to Work both independently and on a team
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AZ360 (preferred)
• Experience with APP (preferred)
• Experience with HRIS (preferred)
• Experience reviewing and processing invoices (preferred)
• Experience in reconciling agings and general ledger (preferred)
• College-level accounting and bookkeeping classes (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial documentation for accuracy, proper authorization, correct coding, and adherence to relevant statutes and policies. Ensure pricing aligns with established purchase orders and contracts.
• Prepare and enter accurate transaction information into various state automated financial, procurement, and human resource systems.
• Review and reconcile accounts, invoices aging, statements, and general ledger reports across accounting systems. Identify errors and make necessary revisions to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and process deposits in compliance with established cash-handling policies and procedures, ensuring accurate reconciliation with the accounting system.
• Serve as a resource for client agencies and internal divisions by researching and analyzing fiscal data, answering inquiries, and resolving complex financial issues or vendor/customer concerns.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation 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)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

What This Job Offers

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