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Performs governmental accounting functions, focusing on complex financial data analysis, reporting, and general ledger maintenance. Key functions: validate & record revenues/distributions; review & reconcile monthly/annual reports; research & resolve discrepancies; ensuring compliance with State statutes and government accounting standards. Maintains & prepares spreadsheets, writes desk procedures, & supports team members. Communicates fiscal data to ADOT units & external officials.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Two (2) days per week in the office/hoteling).

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.

Financial Review and Approval: Review Bank reconciliation, Ledger and Financial records; perform analytical research of accounting issues, develop corrective actions, and approve Journal entries, refunds, inter/intra-agency transfers.

Compliance and System Maintenance: Ensure accounting tasks and records comply with State statutes and government accounting standards; compile complex data for accurate and timely reporting; and maintain accounting systems.

Cash Management and Reconciliation: Reconcile cash accounts and monthly transactions, research and resolve outstanding items, and conduct analysis and interpretation of complex accounting information.

Knowledge of:
The principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of governmental accounting, internal control structures, and fiscal management.
Fundamental principles associated with Receipts Accounting area and banking procedures.
Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes.
 State and ADOT policies, rules, and regulations.
The automated accounting systems used by the State and ADOT.
Cloud-based accounting systems.
Excel and/or google sheets, including spreadsheet functions, vlookup, power query, and complex IF formulas.

Skill in/with:
Effective, professional oral and written communication.
Detail-oriented mindset with the skill in analyzing and interpreting complex financial and accounting data, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, data integrity, and adherence to ADOT processes.
 Utilizing computer spreadsheets, databases, and other automated tools to complete work tasks efficiently and accurately.
Reconciling complex financial accounts.
Research, problem-solving skills, and Organizational skills.
Prioritizing work activities to ensure that deadlines are met.
Interacting effectively with ADOT personnel, other state agencies, banking, city, county, and federal officials, and other external customer

Ability to:
 Communicate in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
Synthesize a complex work task or situation and document the process.
Apply college level mathematical and accounting processes and perform complex financial analysis.
Organize and prioritize.
Multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Proactively apply professional judgement.
Work as a member of a team.
Use computers and accounting software for performing complex financial tasks.
Research problems; develop and recommend corrective action(s).

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Two (2) years experience as an Accountant 1 or equivalent

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).

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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

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.