Accounting Specialist 1
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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT
In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona's people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.
Job Location:
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $14.3375-$20.5347 hourly
Grade: 16
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Resumes reviewed on a continuous basis)
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing a variety of financially based administrative services for the agency.
Job Duties:
Auditing fire billing invoices and preparing fire receivables.
Processing vendor invoices and any other agency payable using the appropriate state system (AZ360).
Reconciling and paying card payments (Purchase Card and Fuel Card).
Processing all federal grant financial activity.
Recording all fixed and memo assets in the AZ360 system.
Processing any other financial transaction as necessary for the agency.
Assisting with forestry project financial work as required.
Processing agency payroll and agency employee travel claims and associated duties therein as required.
Filing and archiving transactions.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Government accounting practices and techniques
Generally accepted accounting principles
Arizona State Systems (HRIS, APP, AZ360)
Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Financial Documenting
Federal Grants financial reporting and tracking requirements.
Skills in:
Analytical
Computer
Strong Math
Work organization and time management
Written and verbal communication
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ability to:
Complete tasks timely and accurately
Follow directives proficiently
Provide excellent customer service
Multitask in an ever changing environment
Meeting deadlines
Work Independently as well as work effectively within a team
Selective Preference(s):
Accounting Degree, or 5 years of accounting work experience, or at least two years of Arizona State Government accounting experience including working with any or all of these state systems: AZ360, HRIS, or APP.
Experience in processing payroll is preferred.
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.
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
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment
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
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
The current contribution rate is 12.00%
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 623-236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.