Accounting Specialist

Position: ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2
AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona's Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Accounting Specialist 2

Job Location:

Address:
Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

Posting Details:

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary: $50,169.60

Grade: 18

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Summary:

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities. The State of Arizona ranks #30 in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America! This recognition honors organizations that champion employee wellbeing through innovative health programs, inclusive wellness initiatives, and a culture rooted in care.

The Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist
2. This position will be responsible for processing provider electronic funds transfer applications from submittal to approval or rejection. Reviewing applications for accuracy, completeness, and free from error needed to expedite provider payments. Assisting providers with EFT application inquiries via telephone and/or email and archiving historical applications in accordance with Office filing standards.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Review submitted electronic funds transfer (EFT) applications from providers via either facsimile or directly from the EFT database for accuracy, completeness, and free from error that may cause delays in provider payments. For those received via facsimile, enter and review provider financial institution information into the Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS

* Perform external verification of submitted financial institution information on a provider's EFT application and document said verification. If an electronic payment is returned, contact and work with provider to update their financial institution information.

* Act as secondary reviewer, ensuring propriety, accuracy, and completeness for processed EFT applications of other accounting staff and reject those that do not meet criteria

* Provide assistance to providers via phone and/or email relating to EFT enrollment. Communicate rejection statuses and applicable remedy to providers for EFT applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

* The State Archive policy and procedures to effectively archive and maintain agency records

* Mainframe, PMMIS, AFIS, Info Advantage, Cognos, and Data Warehouse in order to research provider payments and large volume of data downloads

* Comprehensive knowledge of reconciliation processes

* Microsoft Office applications including, Excel, Word, and Access database. Google Suite

Skill in:

* Analysis and interpretation of financial data and accounting systems

* Oral and written communication

* Organizational skills

* Accurate and quick data entry skills

* Preparing and updating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

Ability to:

* Resolve problems and questions from management, peers, and subordinate staff regarding work processes, policies, and organization or methods of financial data…