Statewide Accountant 3 - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

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

Statewide Accountant 3

Job Location:

Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

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

Posting Details:

Salary:
$70, $78, DOE)

Grade: 24

Closing Date:
April 21, 2024

Job Summary:

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._

Job Duties:

Supervising and reviewing the work of subordinate staff and making recommendations on statewide accounting policies and procedures
Performs a lead role in the completion of complex assignments by subordinate or other assigned professional/technical staff which pertains to the Automated Warrant Reconciliation (AWR) unit or the Vendor & 1099 Reporting unit within the AZ360 Operations Group
Participates or takes a lead role in the planning and testing of design, modification and enhancements of the statewide financial systems (such as Arizona Financial System
AZ360, Arizona Procurement Portal
APP, Human Resource Information Solution
HRIS) and other statewide processes
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data prior to public release and oversee the development of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and other significant financial reports
Manage the creation, update, and maintenance of standard work protocols and collaborate on enhancements to the statewide financial system
Reviewing and ensuring the integrity of financial systems, responding to GASB pronouncements, and drafting recommendations for internal control improvements
Monitors subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff followup activities on auditor general recommendations
May be called upon to testify in court or legislative sessions concerning your findings and work related to other state agencies
Responds to agencies, board and commissions, and the JLBC and OSPB by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or situations defined by the requesting entity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, FASB, GASB and other related publications
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management
Agencies' operations and financial structure
Reference materials such as federal regulations, (e.g., OMB Circulars), Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals including the Department of Administration, General Accounting Office Statewide Accounting and System Manual (SAAM), policies and procedures and the information contained therein and its applicability to the assigned area
Research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance and final technical report referencing
Methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems
Megal requirements impacting area of assignment

Skills In:

Work organization and accomplishment
Analysis and interpretation of financial data
Spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques
Work techniques required to maintain and research accounting records through financial systems
Utilizing technology to obtain, analyze, report, communicate, and archive information and data
Leadership and interpersonal relationships
Oral and written communications

Ability to:

Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with customers, coworkers
Work within established standards and guidelines and use expertisebased problemsolving
Analysis of data and interpretation of that data
Embrace change and learn new skills

Selective Preference(s):

Certified Public Accountant license preferred
3 to 5 years of accounting experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in accounting is required
Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: _Driver's License Requirements._

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: