Accountant 1

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ACCOUNTANT 1

Job Location:

Address: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
1801 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $46,200 - $56,200 

Anticipated Salary: $51,200.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 03/30/2025

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for developing, preparing, and analyzing records and/or financial reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs for the Information Technology Group. The position will retrieve and review data files as well as track expenditures compared to budget by utilizing our automated accounting system and applications.

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.

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:

Use current computer technology to develop, implement, modify and document recordkeeping and tracking systems.

Use automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze information, track revenues and/or expenditures compared to projections and will approve recommendations for billings, invoices, and payments.

Examine, maintain, and analyze accounting records or financial reports to ensure correct charges.

Create purchase requisitions, receipts, and track completions.

Develop and maintain performance metrics.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
* Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the analysis and reporting of financial data.
* Working knowledge of financial research methodologies.
* Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems.
* Google and Microsoft applications.

Skill:
* Considerable skill in analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data.
* Gathers and compiles data and written reports summarizing financial transactions and status of account for a given period.
* Data entry to record transactions in the accounting system.

Ability:
* Ability to carry out assigned steps in accounting analyses, such as computing standard ratios.
* Reconciles reports and financial data and identifies apparent inconsistencies or errors.
* Works well with others.
* Professionally communicates with others.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or related field; or previous relevant work experience.
Experience with automated accounting system, spreadsheet applications, and other analytical tools.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

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

By 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 page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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