State of Arizona
Account Specialist 1
Department of Economic Security (DES) seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 1. The Accounting Specialist 1 is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and verifying employee travel claims, creating fiscal transaction utilizing the applicable automated accounting system which includes AZ360 system as well as Gmail and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Access.
Position may be available for remote work within Arizona one (1) day a week in the office/hotelling or based on business need.
Job Duties
Performing routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations for assigned fiscal management section.
Researching unresolved financial documents and responding to traveler, client and employee inquiries.
Gathering, complying, and reconciling fiscal data.
Consulting with the supervisor, presenting and resolving complex transactions.
Applying accounting principles and practices of governmental accounting while exercising discretion and independent judgment within the Administration’s established practices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
Rules and regulations established for the work system or Department.
Methods and techniques of data processing related to accounting practices.
Principles of accounting, and general fiscal and financial record-keeping.
Practice in the performance of assigned tasks.
Skills
Basic data entry.
Verbal and written communication.
Customer services and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Effective time management, report preparation.
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Ability To
Research and compile fiscal and statistical information.
Analyze and interpret financial and statistical data.
Reconcile records, report and maintain records.
Prioritize and multiple tasks.
Effectively communicate findings to management orally and in writing.
Selective Preference(s)
One year of accounting experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Driver’s License Requirements if the position requires driving.
Successfully pass background and reference check.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the E-Verify program.
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
Contact Contact Linn Carrasco at (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov.
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 contacting (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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Position may be available for remote work within Arizona one (1) day a week in the office/hotelling or based on business need.
Job Duties
Performing routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations for assigned fiscal management section.
Researching unresolved financial documents and responding to traveler, client and employee inquiries.
Gathering, complying, and reconciling fiscal data.
Consulting with the supervisor, presenting and resolving complex transactions.
Applying accounting principles and practices of governmental accounting while exercising discretion and independent judgment within the Administration’s established practices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
Rules and regulations established for the work system or Department.
Methods and techniques of data processing related to accounting practices.
Principles of accounting, and general fiscal and financial record-keeping.
Practice in the performance of assigned tasks.
Skills
Basic data entry.
Verbal and written communication.
Customer services and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Effective time management, report preparation.
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Ability To
Research and compile fiscal and statistical information.
Analyze and interpret financial and statistical data.
Reconcile records, report and maintain records.
Prioritize and multiple tasks.
Effectively communicate findings to management orally and in writing.
Selective Preference(s)
One year of accounting experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Driver’s License Requirements if the position requires driving.
Successfully pass background and reference check.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the E-Verify program.
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Stipend opportunities.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.
Contact Contact Linn Carrasco at (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov.
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 contacting (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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