Job Details

DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR STATEWIDE
Job Location:

Address: 100 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85001

Posting Details:

Salary: $100k-$125k Grade: 28 Closing Date: Feb. 3rd

Job Summary:

Are you an expert at Government accounting, audits, and have extensive experience in the development of data processing with large financial institutions? If you are a leader of people and interested in working at the enterprise service level, do not let this opportunity pass you by!

We are hiring for a senior level manager, responsible for the overall management of all areas of The State of Arizona 360 Financial Information System (AZ360 Financial). You will oversee Operations, Budgetary/Appropriation control, Advantage Reporting (data warehouse),
Federal Reporting and Cost Accounting, Security and Workflow, Tax Reporting (1099), Fiscal Year End Closing, integration with other State financial systems and software, and training.

You will perform professional work involving broad management processes, providing technical advice, interpretations or recommendations, and planning based on program requirements, drawing from the extensive financial background of the individual. May work closely with ADOA leadership, OSPB and JLBC to provide consultation on all areas of AZ360 Financial.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

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:

-Conducts meetings with direct AZ360 Financial management staff, agency financial managers/CFOs, other GAO staff, and ADOA leadership on all areas of AZ360 Financial.
-Manages enhancements, upgrades, procedures, policies, and methods to support AFIS. Supports the AZ360 Financial nightly batch processes and troubleshooting system issues.
-Provides direction to agencies, boards and commissions, and the JLBC and OSPB by providing guidance and/ or research necessary to resolve problems or situations defined by the requesting entity.
-Finalizes recommendations for policy and procedure changes to assure integrity of statewide financial data and consistency in application of statutes and other related laws and/or regulations for submission to the State Comptroller.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

-Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally
Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Accounting Standards Board
(GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other related publications.
-Extensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques
of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability and fiscal management.
-Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of development of data processing related to large financial systems.
-Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
-Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Selective Preference(s):

-A bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field required.
-5 years accounting experience in a large financial institution is preferred.
-Supervisory experience preferred.
-Certified Public Accountant license by the State of Arizona preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Background check and fingerprint clearance

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

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:

ASRS participation

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ...@azdoa.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.