Accounting Specialist Manager

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an accountant to join our team as the Accounting Specialist Manager. 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.

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Location:

Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI), 4441 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85008.

Salary: $64,800.00 | Grade: 21 | Closing Date: 03/18/2026

• 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 or 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 the State business.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
  • Knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques of data processing as it applies to accounting practices.
  • Knowledge of processes of state government, including legislative processes and administrative prerogatives and responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques of automated financial systems.
• Skill in
  • Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication etiquette.
  • Organization.
  • Time and project management.
  • Analysis and problem‑solving.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Ability to
  • Lift/Carry approximately 5 lbs.
  • Push/Pull approximately 5 lbs.
  • Walk/Run approximately 5 miles.
  • Reconcile, compute, and examine data.
  • Implement efficient office and workflow procedures.

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