Accounting Supervisor
Accounting Supervisor
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$ 56098 - 78543
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures
100 N. 15th Avenue Suite 302Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $56098 $78543
Grade: 24
Open Until Business Needs Are Met(1st Review of Resumes April 8th)
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the critical financial operations of the Health Insurance Trust Fund and the Risk Management Division. This role involves direct supervision of accounting staff including training work assignment and quality control ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial transactions and reporting. The Accounting Supervisor will provide technical guidance resolve complex problems and coach staff to enhance their problemsolving skills. They will also establish and maintain work standards policies and procedures incorporating the Arizona Management System (AMS) to drive continuous improvement. This position requires a proactive individual who can effectively manage workflows document processes and contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations within the DBF.
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 States 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.
- Direct instruct and coordinate work of accounting personnel providing technical instruction
- Resolving problems that require considerable judgment and creative effort. Coach subordinate staff on problem solving
- Review and inspect work in progress and direct accounting staff in regards to work product
- Confers with manager or other upline personnel for instruction and guidance
- Establishes and maintains work standards policy and operating procedures methods rules and metrics for work unit including the application of the Arizona Management System (AMS)
- Ensures financial transactions and financial reporting within responsible work group are completed accurately and timely
- Comprehend and document complex workflows and suggest improvements in accordance with AMS
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- The principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government accounting
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated accounting systems
- Extensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations Arizona Revised Statutes applicable agency manuals and policies and procedures
- Management and leadership techniques
- Internal controls
- Accounts receivable and collections accounts payable
- Spreadsheet word processing and database software
Skills in:
- Advanced communication skills (oral and written)
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Group facilitation skills
- Substantial skill in work organization and accomplishment
- Significant skills in analysis interpretation and communication of financial data
- Considerable skill in techniques required to analyze and maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems and benefit payment records through automated payroll/personnel systems
- Analysis of work flow process improvement and problemsolving
- Management techniques to direct train delegate evaluate and coach
Ability to:
- Public speaking ability
- Effectively communicate with a diverse group of people in a professional and respectful manner
- Manage time and prioritize workload of self and staff
- Experience with government accounting is preferred
- Advanced degree in accounting or finance is preferred
- One year experience as an Accounting Supervisor is preferred
- Bachelors Degree in accounting or a closely related field required
- Background and reference check including a criminal records verification
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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime 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 programhere. 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 for assistance
- The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
