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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
ACCOUNTANT 3
Address:150 N. 18TH Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85007
This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY
Salary: $71500
Grade: 22
This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY
Responsible for performing professional operating or cost accounting work requiring the standardized application of established
accounting principles theories concepts and practices. Reviews and/or conducts the reconciliation of reports and financial data
identifying or correcting inconsistencies or errors. Oversees or performs accounting analyses such as computing standard ratios;
Assembling and summarizing accounting literature on a given subject ensuring costs are properly allocated to appropriate sources.
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.
Reconcile and resolve vendor statements and resolve vendor issues/concerns. Reconcile PCard statements
process PCard documents and reconcile and process telecommunications invoices. Complete vendor transactions
timely and accurately and assist in day-to-day tasks as needed.
Builds automated validations into reconciliation practices utilizing principles methods and practices of fiscal and
financial record keeping and incorporates technological strategies to increase efficiency utilizing automated
quality control reviews to detect and resolve complex problems.
Prepare training slides and QRGs and work with AWFD to provide agency-wide training for multiple Controllers
Office functions.
Performs a variety of finance and budgeting functions and/or transactions and implements improvements on
reporting communication standards workflow processes and procedures and standard work.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge of:
- Economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government accounting.
- Internal control structures and fiscal management.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations Arizona Revised Statutes applicable agency manuals and policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of financial research methodologies; accounting principles.
- Effective database queries and analysis Systems:
- AZ360 Financial
- Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
- AZ360 Human Resources Management
- SharePoint ADHS Invoice Management System (IMS).
- Performance Management (PM) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in:
- Considerable skill in analysis interpretation.
and communication of financial data.
-Effective technological skills.
-Effective communication skills both oral and written.
-Effective organization skills.
-Effective time management skills.
Ability to:
- Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data.
- Ability to speak effectively in front of internal groups of employees.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Bachelors Degree in Accounting required; 2 years of experience as an Accountant 1 2 or equivalent.
Drivers 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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award-winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
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 emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Employment Type
Full-Time
