Accounts Receivable Accountant I
Accounts Receivable Accountant I
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Job Description
Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT I
Accounting Section
Phoenix Location
Salary: $53900 - $57200
Grade: 19
Closing Date: 07/11/2025
Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor this position is responsible for maintaining a fiscal services system for state appropriations and federal grants of the agencys fiscal management section including examining a variety of financial documents for completeness accuracy and conformance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or other specific accounting requirements.
Rare in-state travel is/may be required for this position.
The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.
Process accounting transactions involving federal grants and state appropriated funds in aZ360 (Arizona Financial Information System) and other interfacing financial systems
Utilize accounting reports contracts operating procedures and guides to verify accounting information is appropriately coded.
Develop implement modify and document record keeping and accounting systems making use of current computer technology
Maintain personal and group inboxes monitoring logs and other shared data ensuring transaction and communication requests are being addressed processed and resolved timely
Provide expeditious and friendly customer service to LEAs (Local Education Agencies) suppliers internal/external customers and agency leadership in alignment to performance measures
Provide changes/updates in guidance to all affected parties in order to minimize the processing of incorrect financial transactions
Analyze prepare and reconcile daily monthly and yearly financial and encumbrance reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards; reporting variances to Accounting Supervisor and/or Accounting Administrator
Monitor and verify federal and state funding for allowable expenses and available funds
Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend develop or maintain solutions to business and financial problems
Knowledge in:
Fiscal principles concepts practices methods and techniques of fund accounting internal control structures and fiscal management
Methods and techniques of automated accounting systems and data processing as it relates to accounting practices.
Analyzing and preparing financial reports.
Time management and priority setting techniques
A Bachelors degree in an Accounting or a related field (preferred) or equivalent accounting experience to substitute for the degree is required
Skills in:
Analysis interpretation and reconciling of financial data
Maintaining accounting records through automated accounting systems
Oral and written communication
Training and reviewing the work of others
Work organization and accomplishment
Applying accounting principles and practices
Excellent customer service
Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Teams
Ability to:
Work independently and understand complex financial information in a large agency
Read and understand federal regulations Arizona Revised Statutes applicable agency manuals and policies and procedures
Effectively manage time
Pay attention to detail
Assess customer needs and deliver desirable outcomes
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks required documents and if applicable a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
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 dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
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
You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment subject to waiting period. On or shortly after your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.
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 or emailing Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
