ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an astute accountant to join our team as an Accounting Supervisor II. The controller oversees the ACI Accounting Department, managing a team of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensuring they receive proper training, resources, and performance feedback. The role is responsible for the full accounting cycle, including financial statement preparation, monthly reconciliations, period opens and closes, internal controls, and GAAP compliance. It involves supervising accountants and bookkeepers, reviewing complex financial reports, resolving accounting issues, supporting budgeting, and working with vendors and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or three (3) years of experience in systems administration (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Customer Service and excellent interpersonal skills in both written and oral

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Accounting software and database management
• Knowledge of Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting
• Knowledge of Methods and techniques of an automated accounting system
• Knowledge of Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), applicable agency manuals, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of Management and leadership techniques
• Knowledge of Various accounting, payroll, and efficiency systems such as AZ360, ACIS, Keeptrack, EPICOR, and Smartsheets
• Skill in Work organization
• Skill in Mission accomplishment
• Skill in Analysis
• Skill in Interpretation and communication of financial data
• Skill in Techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems
• Skill in Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Skill in Verbal and written communications
• Ability to Manage employees' performance and motivate staff
• Ability to Interpret laws, policies, rules, and regulations
• Ability to Work well with individuals and as a leader of a team
• Ability to Interact effectively with state and federal agencies and auditors
• Ability to Compose well-written correspondence and technical documents
• Ability to Analyze data
• Ability to Solve complex problems and make decisions
• Ability to Perform complex calculations
• Ability to Work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manages the operations of the Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements, account reconciliations, and the overall accounting cycle
• Establishes, maintains, and monitors the financial period closing process, provides direction and feedback, monitors results, and implements improvements
• Works with Accounting staff and inmates to provide technical guidance, training, and support
• Monitors the efficiency of ACI's accounting system
• Develops and delivers accounting training programs and work papers, as needed
• Attends personnel meetings to ensure coordination of efforts in maintaining the accounting system
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and scorecard measures pertaining to Accounting operations
• Implements corrective actions as necessary to manage performance and meet expectations
• Develops financial reports for management and staff
• Reviews and approves sales tax returns and oversees the ITIN process
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets laws, policies, and procedures related to accounting and finance, to ensure GAAP compliance
• Develops and implements changes as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely payment of wages and other disbursements
• Answers accounting policy questions
• Keeps CFO informed of pertinent issues
• Manages AZ360 to GL reconciliations to ensure accuracy of all payments, receipts, and corrections
• Monitors AR and AP accounts along with other expenses to ensure proper amounts and accounts are used
• Monitors reports for errors and assigns corrective actions as needed
• 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: Mid Level