Division of Business and Finance (DBF)

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

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $78,543 

Grade: 24

Open Until Filled (1st review of resumes December 10, 2024) 

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Statewide Accountant III to lead and manage critical statewide accounting functions. This position requires advanced professional expertise to address complex accounting challenges in a governmental environment. Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will apply GAAP, GAAS, and GASB standards while overseeing compliance with federal and state statutes. Responsibilities include managing federal grant compliance, monitoring SEFA and Single Audit requirements, preparing the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP), and contributing to financial system development and improvement. Additionally, this role involves advising on policy enhancements. The Statewide Accountant III provides expert guidance to agencies, ensures data accuracy, and actively participates in process improvements. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional dedicated to excellence in governmental accounting to make a significant statewide impact.

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.

• Acts in a leading role for the monitoring of and providing guidance for grants and other federal monies to comply with Federal regulations
• Acts in a leading role for the preparation of the Statewide Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
• Performs a lead role in the completion of complex assignments by subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff
• Composes or reviews subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff draft correspondence dealing with subject matters in ways that call for considerable discretion, judgment or negotiation, replying to inquiries, presenting and requesting information
• Responds to agencies, board and commissions, and the JLBC and OSPB by providing guidance and/or research necessary to resolve problems or situations defined by the requesting entity
• Makes recommendations for improvement, applying knowledge and skills of own technical specialty
• Monitors subordinate or other assigned professional and/or technical staff follow-up activities on auditor general recommendations

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, FASB, GASB and other related publications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management
• Comprehensive knowledge of other agencies operations and financial structure
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, (e.g., OMB Circulars), Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals including the Department of Administration, General Accounting Office Statewide Accounting and System manuals, policies and procedures and the information contained therein and its applicability to the assigned area
• Substantial knowledge of research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance and final technical report referencing
• Substantial knowledge of the methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems
• Progressive knowledge of legal requirements impacting area of assignment

Skills in:

• Work organization and accomplishment
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques
• Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through financial systems (includes personal and mainframe computer skills)
• Leadership and interpersonal relationships
• Oral and written communications

Ability to:

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers
• Express complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and understandable manner in reports and oral presentations
• Work within guidelines of established methods; obtaining, clarifying and providing information within established parameters
• Analyze data and interpret that data
• Embrace change and learn new skills
  

• Certified Public Accountant license is preferred

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree in a related subject with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses and an additional 18 hours in business related courses.
• A license as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Arizona may substitute for the accounting degree

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).

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

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