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Role Description

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the team as a Statewide Accountant 1. This position plays a critical support role within the Financial Operations unit of the General Accounting Office (GAO), focusing on key areas and assignments essential to statewide financial stability.

• Acts as a customer service driven financial liaison between the GAO and several assigned state agencies.
• Assists agencies in finding answers to AZ360 FIN and statewide accounting policy and procedural questions.
• Performs assigned operational tasks related to the Automated Warrant Reconciliation (AWR) unit or the Vendor & 1099 Reporting unit within the AZ360 FIN Operations Group.
• Uses the statewide financial systems and applications to retrieve and review data files.
• Analyzes and compiles information into a standard format for internal and external management use.
• Approves standard accounting entries for entry into the statewide financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses and an additional 18 hours in business related courses.
• A license as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Arizona may substitute for the accounting degree.

Requirements

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification.
• Driver’s License Requirements if driving is essential for the job.
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance