Statewide Accountant ; Federal

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

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.

Main Office

Location:

100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 302, Phoenix 85007.

Salary:
Up to $56,453.00

Grade: 20

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional for the position of Statewide Accountant 1 - Federal. This is an entry-level yet challenging accounting and finance role that involves performing professional work of greater than average difficulty and responsibility due to the unique and complex nature of statewide governmental accounting.

The primary focus of this position is to support the compliance and monitoring of Federal grants and projects, ensuring adherence to the requirements of the Federal Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA), and assisting in the preparation of the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP). Operating under minimal supervision, the Statewide Accountant 1 acts in a crucial support role for the Financial Operations unit of the General Accounting Office (GAO).

Key responsibilities include applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) theories and concepts within a complex statewide environment. This position is primarily responsible for key accounting areas and critical assignments, including assisting agencies with the processing of financial transactions within the AZ360 FIN system. A significant aspect of this role involves responding to agencies, boards, commissions, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), and the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) by providing the necessary guidance and/or research to resolve complex financial problems.

The incumbent will also execute basic assignments mandated by statute and statewide accounting policies. Secondary responsibilities may include reviewing agencies’ accounting and financial procedures to assure the integrity of the statewide financial systems.

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.

• Monitors, reviews and processes documents in the AZ360 financial system for the cost accounting area.
• Responds to agencies, boards and commissions by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or situations defined by the requesting entity related to the AFIS cost accounting functionality and Federal grants.
• Performs complex assignments mandated by statute or Federal regulations and/or agreements which may include reviewing subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff recommendations.
• Works on system fixes and enhancements for improvements to the development and testing of the AZ360 financial system.
• Assists with Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) and Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) preparation.
• Assists in preparation of training materials for the AZ360 FIN cost accounting functionality and Federal grants.
• Makes recommendations for improvement, applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
• Research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance, and final technical report referencing.
• Methods and techniques of development of…