Accounting Specialist Manager

Position: ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST MANAGER
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST MANAGER

Job Location:

Address:

Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)

4441 East McDowell Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85008

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Posting Details:

Salary: $64,800.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 03/18/2026

Job Summary:

Do you have at least 3 years of accounting experience in government, corrections, or an institutional environment? Are you a leader with experience in payroll systems, accounts receivable processes, and financial reporting? Join our energetic and diverse Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) finance team. Apply today and make a difference!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an accountant to join our team as the Accounting Specialist Manager. This position oversees key financial operations with a primary focus on inmate payroll administration, accounts receivable management, and daily accounting functions. Ensures accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with institutional policies, and timely processing of financial transactions. Also supervises accounting support staff, provides leadership, training, and performance oversight to maintain a high standard of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

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Job Duties:

Inmate Payroll Management

* Administers the full cycle of inmate payroll, including timecard collection, wage calculation, deductions, and disbursements

* Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing inmate compensation, maintains accurate payroll records, audits discrepancies, and resolves issues promptly

* Coordinates with facility supervisors to verify work assignments, hours worked, and eligibility for pay

* Prepares and distributes payroll reports for internal and external audits, ensuring payroll processes are accurate and on schedule for all facility work programs and contracted labor

* Oversees the setup and maintenance of contract labor workbooks for the facility's payroll, conducts audits of payroll records, and resolves discrepancies promptly

Accounts Receivable (A/R) Management

* Oversees all accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment posting, reconciliation, and collections

* Monitors outstanding balances and follows up on delinquent accounts in accordance with policy

* Ensures invoices are issued accurately and on schedule in accordance with contracts, maintains accurate customer/vendor records, and ensures timely billing cycles

* Prepares monthly A/R aging reports, presents findings to management, analyzes trends in receivables, delinquencies, and payment behaviors

* Collaborates with internal departments to resolve billing discrepancies/disputes, reviews adjustments, write-offs, and account corrections

* Supports audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations

* Works with sales, customer service, and operations to resolve disputes and improve customer experience

General Accounting Duties

* Performs daily, monthly, and annual reconciliations for assigned accounts, assists with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and expenditure tracking

* Prepares journal entries, financial statements, and supporting documentation

* Ensures compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements

* Supports annual audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring documentation accuracy

* Supervises accounting clerks or specialists by providing direction, coaching, and performance evaluations

* Trains staff on accounting procedures, software systems, and compliance requirements

* Assigns and reviews work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policy

* Develops and implements workflow improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors

* Serves as a subject-matter expert for the inmate payroll and accounts receivable processes

* Fosters a collaborative, professional, and accountable work environment

* Drives on State business

* Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

* Principles, concepts, practices, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management

* Methods and techniques of data processing as it applies to accounting practices

* Processes of state government, including legislative processes and administrative prerogatives and…