Accounting Specialist Manager

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIONDelivering results that matter by providing best in class support services. Accounting Specialist ManagerJob Location: Division of Business and FinanceThis position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measuresMain Office Location: 100 N. 15th Avenue, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007Posting DetailsSalary: Up to $70,000. 00Grade: 21Open Until FilledJob SummaryThe Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance, is seeking an Accounting Specialist Manager to lead its dedicated Accounting Team.

This pivotal role involves the comprehensive oversight and management of daily accounting operations, ensuring meticulous adherence to all State of Arizona accounting policies and procedures, including the State Accounting and Administrative Manual (SAAM), as well as relevant federal and state regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of accounting specialists, providing expert guidance on financial transactions, and meticulously preparing and reviewing financial records. This position is instrumental in supporting audit processes and reconciliations, and demands a profound understanding of governmental accounting principles.

The Accounting Specialist Manager will play a key leadership role in maintaining robust internal controls and driving continuous process improvements within the division. 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 DutiesDirects daily accounting activities including AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Including approving all transactions keyed in APP & AZ360-FINOversees the P-Card and Ghost Card process, reconciles all payments, ensures payments are made timelySupervises and supports staff including performance evaluations, workload distribution, and trainingDevelops and implements accounting procedures, policies, and internal controlsCollaborates with other divisions and agencies on accounting-related mattersCoordinates and responds to internal and external audits and prepares audit documentationKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge of:

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)Governmental fund accountingAZ360-FIN, APP, and other state enterprise solutionsPrinciples, concepts, practices, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal managementProcesses of state government, including legislative processes and administrative prerogatives and responsibilityMethods and techniques of automated financial systemsSkills in: Leadership and staff developmentFinancial analysis and report writingProblem-solving and decision-makingUse of accounting systems, Google Sheets, and/or Microsoft ExcelThe method and techniques of data processing as it applies to accounting practicesOral and written communicationsAbility to:

Manage multiple priorities and deadlinesInterpret and apply policy, rules, and regulationsCommunicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholdersMaintain confidentiality and ensure accuracyLead, supervise, and manage subordinate staffMaintain records in accounting systemsSelective Preference(s)One year experience as an Accounting Specialist Supervisor or equivalent OR Two years of supervisory experience OR two years of experience equivalent to an Accounting Specialist 3Pre-Employment RequirementsBackground and reference check, including a criminal records verificationIf 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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). BenefitsThe Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leaveVacation with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)Health and dental insuranceRetirement planLife insurance and long-term disability insuranceOptional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insuranceBy providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirementParticipation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employmentContact UsIf you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher. langseth@azdoa. gov for assistanceThe State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer