SENIOR ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is a government agency that licenses construction companies within the State of Arizona. We have a small, but busy, 3 person accounting team that handles all financial transactions for the agency. We are currently looking for an Sr. Accounting Specialist to join our team.

Requirements

Ability to interpret and apply accounting, payroll, and agency policies/procedures
Ability to work on a team and independently
Knowledge of GAAP
Ability to use multiple software programs including a custom agency database to process transactions
Knowledge of accounting practices including journal entrees, reconciliation procedures, etc.
Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers and vendors
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

3 years experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field
An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Any combination of experience and education that would enable the candidate to perform the job duties
10 key experience

Responsibilities

Process invoices within the State of Arizona procurement and accounting system
Coordinate with vendors and agency procurement personnel
Create journal entries
Process customer refunds
Set up customer bonds and process withdrawals
Process payment distributions including pay-outs and inter-agency transfers
Identify and process revenue write-offs
Review time entries and leave slips for payroll and follow up with appropriate personnel.
Fill in for the cashier when needed (includes accepting payments and assisting customers at the front counter, preparing/reconciling daily deposits, and end of day closing)
Perform month end reconciliations
Enter payroll related entries in the payroll system
Assist with fiscal year end tasks
Other projects and duties as assigned