Accountant Ii - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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._

ACCOUNTANT II

Job Location:

Address:
Financial Services Division
(Finance and Accounting Bureau)
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Posting Details:

Salary:
$56,160.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 04/21/2024

Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for Accountants to fill these impactful roles. This position is responsible for providing assistance and support to staff, complex business offices and agency programs. It ensures the proper and accurate processing of transactions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or the Inmate Trust Accounts. Is responsible for accurately entering, reviewing and approving transactions in various accounting, procurement or banking systems. Reconciles various types of transactions, reviews and prepares exception reports, and maintains standard work documents.

Job Duties:

Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM), agency policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other specific accounting requirements
Analyzes, processes and approves fiscal transactions
Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
Analyzes financial information, completes reconciliations and prepares various financial reports
Resolves accountingrelated issues with internal and external audits and stakeholders
Maintains documentation accuracy in accordance with policies and procedures
Supports internal and external audit requirements
Uses various accounting systems to retrieve and review data files, analyze information and identify inconsistencies
Researches and identifies potential problem areas and resolutions
Effectively communicates with other departments and management to obtain information and/or correct transactions
Reviews and request corrections or substantiation of information presented
Reports variances to upper management or department heads
Serves as a technical expert and is a liaison on accounting issues between central office, customers and complex business offices
Implements and communicates new accounting or financial procedures
Surveys operations for accounting needs and recommends, develops, or maintains solutions to business and financial issues
Continually assesses areas to build operational efficiencies and improve internal processes
Routinely reviews and updates process documentation and Standards of Work (SOW)
Provides recommendations to improve information flow, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Economic and accounting principles and practices
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting
Internal control structures and fiscal management
Methods and techniques of automated financial systems
Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures
Financial research methodologies

Skill in:

Work organization and accomplishment
Maintaining accounting records through an automated accounting systems (includes personal computer skills and mainframe computer skills)
Training and reviewing the work of others
Verbal and written communication
Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships

Ability to:

Analyze and interpret financial data
Learn and adhere to the rules, regulations and procedures established for the work system or agency
Learn the State of Arizona Accounting Manual, State Procurement and Arizona financial systems and software
Follow written and verbal instructions

Selective Preference(s):

Three to five (35) years of accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
One (1) year of experience as an Accountant I or equivalent

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field AND one (1) year of experience as an Accountant I or equivalent.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a b