State of Arizona
The mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely.
The Accountant IV performs senior-level operational and cost accounting by applying established accounting principles, concepts, and practices to a wide variety of complex problems.
This role involves reviewing and approving intricate financial statements for accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position is responsible for maintaining an internal control structure, conducting exhaustive analysis of financial data for budget purposes, resolving accounting issues for management, and potentially acting as a lead in training other accountants.
Job Duties
Financial Analysis & Reporting: Reviews and approves complex financial statements and reports to ensure they are complete, accurate, and conform with ARPA Federal Grant or GAAP or other specific accounting requirements. Internal Controls & Problem Solving: Maintains an internal control structure through the review of reconciliations, financial data, procedures, and controls. Resolves problems and answers questions from management regarding accounting transactions, policies, and procedures. Leadership & Rate Setting: May perform in a lead capacity to train lower-level Grant 1803 Coordinators. Reviews data to make adjustments to rates charged for services rendered to agencies. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting. Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, and applicable agency manuals, policies, and procedures. Methods and techniques of automated financial systems. Economic and accounting principles and practices. Internal control structures and fiscal management. The analysis and reporting of financial data. Financial research methodologies. Skills
Considerable skill in the analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data. Ability
The ability to apply established accounting theories and concepts to a wide variety of difficult problems. The ability to resolve complex accounting questions presented by management. The ability to perform accurate and exhaustive analysis of financial records. The ability to function in a lead capacity and train others. Required Education, Licensure, & Certification
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or Master's Degree a closely related field is required, along with two years' experience as an Accountant 2, 3, or equivalent. Licensure/Certification: A CPA License is preferred. Selected Preference
Master's Degree in Accounting and CPA license. Benefits
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance. Life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year. Health and dental insurance. Retirement plan. Sick leave. Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
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Financial Analysis & Reporting: Reviews and approves complex financial statements and reports to ensure they are complete, accurate, and conform with ARPA Federal Grant or GAAP or other specific accounting requirements. Internal Controls & Problem Solving: Maintains an internal control structure through the review of reconciliations, financial data, procedures, and controls. Resolves problems and answers questions from management regarding accounting transactions, policies, and procedures. Leadership & Rate Setting: May perform in a lead capacity to train lower-level Grant 1803 Coordinators. Reviews data to make adjustments to rates charged for services rendered to agencies. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting. Reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, and applicable agency manuals, policies, and procedures. Methods and techniques of automated financial systems. Economic and accounting principles and practices. Internal control structures and fiscal management. The analysis and reporting of financial data. Financial research methodologies. Skills
Considerable skill in the analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data. Ability
The ability to apply established accounting theories and concepts to a wide variety of difficult problems. The ability to resolve complex accounting questions presented by management. The ability to perform accurate and exhaustive analysis of financial records. The ability to function in a lead capacity and train others. Required Education, Licensure, & Certification
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or Master's Degree a closely related field is required, along with two years' experience as an Accountant 2, 3, or equivalent. Licensure/Certification: A CPA License is preferred. Selected Preference
Master's Degree in Accounting and CPA license. Benefits
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance. Life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year. Health and dental insurance. Retirement plan. Sick leave. Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
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