Accountant II
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY
Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe secure and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind ADCRR and its more than 8000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency accountability and fairness.
ACCOUNTANT II
Salary: $56160.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 5/15/2025
Are you an Accountant Do you have experience in governmental Accounting and employeerelated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transactions or reporting Join our team of legendary finance professionals making a calculated difference. Apply Now!
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an experienced Accountant. This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing transactions for accuracy timeliness and proper preparation in AZ360 Financial (AZ360FIN). Compiling data for analysis and preparation for standardized reports. Reviewing complex bank reconciliations to ensure items are communicated and resolved. Processing employee reimbursement claims. Process name Tax Identification Number (TIN) and data verifications with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related databases and reporting.
Routinely processes name and TIN verifications with the IRS database for all workers on inmate work assignments and employees to resolve any discrepancies
Assists with data verification related to 1099 reporting
Processes agency employee reimbursement claims (travel tuition etc. for the agency
Uses various accounting systems to retrieve review and identify inconsistencies
Researches and identifies potential problem areas and resolutions
Effectively communicates with other departments and management to obtain information and/or correct transactions
Reviews and requests corrections or substantiation of information presented
Analyzes processes or approves fiscal transactions
Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
Analyzes financial information completes reconciliations and prepares various financial reports
Resolves accountingrelated issues with internal and external stakeholders
Maintains documentation accuracy in accordance with policies and procedures
Supports internal and external audit requirements
Processes requests for user access to AZ360 Financial (AZ360FIN) and the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
Verifies completion of required training and creates a User Maintenance Document (UDOC) for user access for all employees needing access
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge of:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
The principles concepts practices methods and techniques of governmental accounting
Internal control structures and fiscal management
The methods and techniques of automated financial systems
Reference materials such as federal regulations Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) applicable agency manuals and policies and procedures
Financial research methodologies
Writing reports
Fiscal transactions such as billing and invoices payments or other financial documents
1099 Taxpayer Information Number ITIN and IRS regulations
Skill in:
Work organization and accomplishment
Analysis and interpretation of financial data
Working techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated accounting systems including computers and mainframes
Training and reviewing the work of others
Verbal and written communication
Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships
Compiling complex data and writing reports
Maintaining ledgers and record entries
Track revenues and/or expenditures
Ability to:
Analyze and interpret financial data
Apply accounting principles and practices
Learn and adhere to the rules regulations and procedures established for the work system or agency
Learn the State of Arizona Accounting Manual State Procurement AZ360 Financial (AZ360FIN) and the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
Follow written and verbal instructions
Interpret and understand IRS Internal Revenue Codes and regulations
Develop and draft procedures for changes in processes and requirements which may include maintaining a chart of accounts for the agency
Review monitor and control amounts expending from budget(s) to assure that expenditures do not exceed funds available
Gather and compile complex data and write reports summarizing financial transactions and the status of accounts for a given period
Utilize automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files analyze information and analyze contract status
Five 5 years of Accounting Finance Budgeting or Financial Industry experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C. R210207.11.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days 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).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans credit union membership and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
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). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
