Accounting Speiclaist 1
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1
Division of Financial Operations
Accounting Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $40560.00 $41687.36 Annually
Grade: 16
Closing Date: July 18 2025
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit ; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 1. The Accounting Specialist 1 is responsible for reviewing analyzing and verifying employee travel claims creating fiscal transactions utilizing the applicable automated accounting system which includes AZ360 system as well as Gmail and Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel and Access.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (one day a week in the office/hoteling or based on business need).
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Performing routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations for the assigned fiscal management section.
Researching unresolved financial documents and responding to traveler client and employee inquiries.
Gathering complying with and reconciling fiscal data.
Consulting with the supervisor presenting and resolving complex transactions.
Applying accounting principles and practices of governmental accounting while exercising discretion and independent judgment within the Administrations established practices.
Applying accounting principles and practices used within the Administration.
Knowledge of:
Principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
Rules and regulations established for the work system or the Department.
Methods and techniques of data processing are related to accounting practices.
Principles of accounting and general fiscal and financial record-keeping
Practice in the performance of assigned tasks.
Skills in:
Basic data entry.
Verbal and written communication
Customer services and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Effective time management report preparation.
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Ability to:
Research and compile fiscal and statistical information.
Analyze and interpret financial and statistical data.
Reconcile records report and maintain records.
Prioritize and multiple tasks.
Effectively communicate findings to management orally and in writing.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
One year of accounting experience.
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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate 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.) R.11).
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
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
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Norma Pina at or .
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 contacting or . The request should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
