Accounting Specialist II
Accounting Specialist II
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$ 52000 - 60320
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ARIZONA EXPOSITION AND STATE FAIR BOARD
The Arizona Exposition and State Fair (AESF) has been an annual tradition since 1884 providing unlimited opportunities to celebrate Arizonas culture and community. The Arizona State Fair is the largest single event in the State bringing over 1.5 million people together each Fall for food fun and memories that last a lifetime.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST II
1826 West McDowell Road
Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $52000 $60320
Grade: 18
Open Until Business Needs Are Met
The Accounting Specialist II is responsible for a variety of accounting and bookkeeping tasks including revenue recognition Payment issuance cash management and adherence to GAAP policies and the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM).
The Accounting Specialist II focuses daily on processing payments monitoring a shared accounting email and assisting the CFO with various tasks such as analyzing financial data reviewing transaction documents and preparing management reports.
The ideal candidate will require utilization of the Arizona Financial Information System (AZ360 Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Your Employee Services (YES) portal QuickBooks Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Ensures all payments and receipts are made timely and are allocated to the proper chart of accounts codes classes and categories in the Arizona Financial Information System (AZ360 and QuickBooks
Generates purchase orders for new equipment or arranges for surplus equipment to be removed from premises
Supports the Arizona State Fairs box office; orders bank change for events and maintains supply inventory
Research financial discrepancies and provide explanations necessary to complete monthly reconciliations
Process payroll deposits and accounts receivable transactions as backup when needed
Performs periodic and asneeded inventory of office equipment and supplies
Verifies Event entertainers W9 forms are received processed and approved
Assists CFO in tracking appropriation; assists CFO with Chart of Accounts
Maintains invoice log and alerts CFO of any unexpected variance
Creates and processes intraagency electronic fund transfers
Assists staff in how to properly code Purchase orders
Verifies the accuracy of all invoices prior to payment
Monitors and responds to customer inquiries
Verifies receipt of goods and services
Knowledge of:
Principles methods and practices of fiscal and financial record keeping including automated accounts payable/receivable and payroll systems
Strong in Excel including pivot tables and formula development
QuickBooks or other digital accounting programs
Basic and advanced math
Skill in:
Working with spreadsheets at the intermediate to advanced level
Research analysis problemsolving and organizational skills
Interacting effectively with external and internal customers
Prioritizing work activities to ensure deadlines are met
Professional oral and written communication
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Customer service
Cash handling
Ability to:
Listen communicate (written and verbal) excellent grammar spelling and proof reading skills and followup effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers
Ability to use 10key calculator for a variety of accounting functions
Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours
Demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
Work independently selfstarter energetic
Multitask prioritize and work efficiently
Sort check count and verify numbers
Possibly work weekends or evenings
Arizona Driver License
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:Drivers License Requirements.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Retirement plan
Health and dental insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
