Job No: 541945
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Accounting/Auditing,Administrative Support/Customer Service,Business and Financial Administration,Research
DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect, conserve, and enhance Arizona's water supplies by confronting water management challenges in a bold, thoughtful, and innovative manner. . We are seeking an experienced Finance professional to join the Finance and Administration Division.
A dministrative Services Officer 2 Finance and Administration Division WWW.AZWATER.GOV
Job Location:
Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 Grade: 21 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Finance & Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining a fiscal services system for state appropriations including examining a variety of financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or other specific accounting requirements and provides support to the Accounting and Payroll Units. This position plays an important role in finance research, compliance, approvals, and training
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.
A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required. Additionally, the position will be required to work on-site Monday through Friday for the first two months of employment.
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:
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Review, analyze, and report on fiscal transactions including billings, invoices, payments, payroll, and other financial documents for accuracy and compliance
Track and analyze expenditures across the agency
Examine financial statements and accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with GAAP and other applicable requirements.
Reconcile financial reports and accounting data, identifying discrepancies and resolving routine issues.
Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions
Enter and verifies financial and other data to provide records, reports, and other information and correspondence in a systematic manner
Maintain agency ledgers of financial records, reports, reconcile spreadsheets, checks, and deposits
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
The methods and techniques of automated accounting systems and data processing as it relates to accounting practices
Concepts, methods, techniques of general accounting and accounts payable/receivable process
State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)
Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
Financial and Accounting Systems
e-procurement systems
Reports creation and preparation
Research and analysis methods ideally including statistical techniques.
Principles, concepts, and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management
Procedures, methods, and office equipment used in statistical record-keeping
Computer software to include Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Skill in:
Analysis, interpretation and reconciling financial data
Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems
Oral and written communication
Work organization and accomplishment
Applying accounting principles and practices
Excellent customer service
Written and verbal communication
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Ability to:
Analyze financial records and resolve routine discrepancies
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Accurately work with numbers and complete mandated reports in required formats
Adapt to changing priorities and situations
Research and compile fiscal and statistical information
Interpret ADWR policies as they pertain to accounting
Multi-task and problem solving
Selective Preference(s):
Preference will be given to those applicants with:
Prior working knowledge of AFIS/AZ360
Payroll experience
HR systems experience
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Credit union membership
Wellness plans
LinkedIn Learning membership
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
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 (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
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.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. The Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
