Accountant Iii
REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizona's workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs, in line with Governor Hobbs's vision. Collaborating with state, federal, local, tribal, educational, business, labor, and community partners, OEO serves as the state's workforce planning coordinator, conducts economic, and demographic research, and provides employment and demographic analysis.
OEO also supports the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA), ensuring streamlined financing for businesses, community infrastructure, and first-time home buyers. AFA prioritizes delivering affordable financing swiftly, serving as a one-stop resource for various financial needs to promote Arizona's growth and development.
ACCOUNTANT III
Job Location:1400 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Grade: 22
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
Job Summary:This position provides financial oversight for the Office of Economic Opportunity, Arizona Finance Authority and the Greater Arizona Development Authority, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies. Responsibilities include managing complex grant-funded projects, monitoring budgets with unique guidelines, and coordinating financial activities to support organizational objectives.
Key duties include budget oversight, expenditure monitoring, fiscal transactions, revenue management, and financial reporting. This role ensures funding availability, processes financial approvals, and supports budget close-outs. Additionally, the position gathers data for legislative and policy inquiries and assists with internal and external audits. Strong organization, accuracy, and communication with stakeholders are essential.
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.
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.
Job Duties:• Ensure compliance with the Arizona State Accounting Manual, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and all applicable state and federal regulations
• Collaborate with the Finance Administrator to prepare for audits and respond to internal and external documentation requests
• Support compliance efforts by reviewing budget revisions and ensuring financial activities align with grant regulations
• Manage and oversee reconciliations of accounts and …
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Must work within Arizona Remote work exceptions require authorization
Benefits/Perks10 paid holidays Autonomy Comprehensive benefits Comprehensive benefits package Deferred compensation Deferred compensation plans Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Flexibility Flexible work culture Health and dental insurance Life Insurance Long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits Paid holidays Paid parental leave Parental leave Remote options Remote work Remote work options Retirement plan Short-Term Disability Insurance Sick Leave Supplemental life insurance Trust Vacation
Tasks- Analyze
- Ensure compliance
- Ensure compliance with
- Ensuring compliance
- Financial analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Forecasting
- Monitor budgets
- Monitoring
- Plan
- Prepare for audits
- Reporting
- Research
Accounting Accounting Principles Administration Analysis Analytical Arizona Revised Statutes Attention to detail Audits Budget Monitoring Budget oversight Business administration Classification Communication Compensation Compliance Data analysis Documentation Eligibility Enrollment Excel Federal regulations Finance Financial analysis Financial modeling Financial Oversight Financial reporting Financial Systems Fiscal management Forecasting GAAP Government accounting Grant management Internal control Management Modeling Monitoring Organization Organizational Performance measures Planning Policies and procedures Problem-solving Remote work Reporting Research Review Reviewing Stakeholder communication Supervision Verbal communication
Experience3 years
EducationAccounting Bachelor Business Administration Degree Economics Master Related Field
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