SCHOOL FINANCE, ACCOUNT ANALYST 2

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO RAISING ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AND EMPOWERING PARENTS. SCHOOL FINANCE, ACCOUNT ANALYST 2 Job Location: SCHOOL FINANCE SECTION PHOENIX LOCATION Posting Details: SALARY: $60,000 - $65,000 GRADE: 21 CLOSING DATE: 04/05/26 Job Summary: • Provides advanced technical and analytical support to school districts and charter districts to ensure compliance with Arizona student data reporting and school finance requirements. • Rare in-state travel may be required for this position. The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Requirements

Familiarity with Arizona Revised Statutes (Title 15) related to student data membership
Experience analyzing complex programs and large data sets to identify trends, discrepancies, and compliance issues
Demonstrated understanding of systems analysis and business process improvement methodologies
Experience supporting both business operations and information systems, including troubleshooting process and system‑related issues
Exemplary customer service skills, including responsiveness, accuracy, and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Experience using database systems
Public speaking
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Manage inquiries and service tickets, set clear expectations, and document resolutions effectively
Clearly communicate rules and regulations, legislative guidelines, and program policies to external stakeholders
Work independently and/or collaboratively in groups as necessary
Exercise independent judgment in accordance with statutes, regulations, and departmental policies to resolve complex issues
Manage multiple ongoing projects to meet critical deadlines
Present complex requirements clearly to diverse audiences, including group and conference settings

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in the Arizona Education Data Standards (AzEDS), School Finance, Payment and Budget systems.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to school districts and charter schools on statutory requirements impacting student data reporting, Average Daily Membership (ADM) attendance, Teacher Experience Index (TEI), transportation, and basic state aid.
Research and analyze monthly ADM changes and policy updates.
Communicate impacts and required actions to districts and charter districts.
Guide school staff in resolving integrity errors caused by data that does not align with business rules or by technical issues requiring escalation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for school finance inquiries, providing timely and accurate customer service
Guide stakeholders to appropriate resources, documentation, and training materials
Collaborate with internal teams and leadership to ensure consistent application of statutes and policies
Manage data used for state/federal reporting and payment systems, process prior-year corrections, and support technical documentation
Identify issues requiring escalation with leadership and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to resolve complex data or system issues
Document resolutions and track recurring issues to identify trends
Review and analyze student data submitted by districts and charter schools for accuracy and compliance
Partner with the SF Payments team and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to correct data issues impacting ADM calculations and other state aid funding sources
Identify discrepancies and explain school finance formulas and ADM calculation methods such as online instruction, CTEDs, alternative schools, and dropout recovery schools
Respond to requests for information regarding student reporting and funding from districts, charter schools, and internal stakeholders
Support the supervisor in developing, revising, and implementing internal and external procedures
Independently manage assigned projects and maintain comprehensive documentation for operational processes and systems
Review and validate business rules for system updates driven by internal policy changes or legislative requirements
Develop user acceptance testing (UAT) plans
Monitor system updates for completeness and accuracy
Identify, document, and report data issues and required system corrections to the Director
Plan, develop, and deliver training materials, presentations, and workshops for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) related to School Finance reporting
Work independently or as part of a team to deliver training
Analyze training feedback and operational data to identify trends
Recommend process improvements based on findings
Update training materials, procedure manuals, and internal guidance based on gathered feedback
Maintain a working knowledge of student information systems (SIS) and data-reporting processes

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans

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