Accountant Assistant
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Job Location:
Prescott, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 23 - 25
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ARIZONA PIONEERS HOMEThe Arizona Pioneers Home is a continuing care retirement home operated and funded by the State of Arizona. The Home provides care and services to residents living independently as well as to those requiring personal assisted living intermediate and skilled care. |
Accounting Assistant
| Job Location: |
300 South McCormick Street
Prescott Arizona 86303
| Posting Details: |
Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00 - $25.00
Grade: 19
This position will remain open until filled
| Job Summary: |
This position will help accommodate the separation of duties in accounts payable accounts receivable purchasing cash handling and payroll.
The Accounting Assistant will be expected to have at least two years of current QuickBooks Online and accounting experience.
These duties will include but not limited to: mail distribution answer phones and customer service.
The Accounting Assistant will cover the front office position for breaks and absences.
The Accounting Assistant will address fiscal transactions related to the Agency.
| Job Duties: |
Review and reconcile billing / invoicing records and accounts. Be involved in the cash handling process including bank runs
Handle full cycle of accounts payable/accounts receivable activities including auditing and verifying accuracy
Payroll review and entry. Duties are carried out in the State Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
All duties are working in QuickBooks Online and the State Financial Information System (AFIS)
Cover front office for breaks and absences - Answer phones mail distribution cash handling
Perform general administrative duties including filing record retention and IT support
Backup to purchasing for Agency
Other duties related to the position
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge:
It is essential the right person have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and reporting; research and investigation
Knowledge in governmental accounting practices and procedures basic principles of accounting
Basic knowledge of supply needs regarding long term care and over the counter medications
Basic knowledge of IT equipment fax machines telephones copiers and computers
Computer programs (Excel Word Google docs and QuickBooks Online)
Accuracy and attention to detail
Skills:
Spreadsheets and QuickBooks Online math skills for cash handling and accounting tasks
Flexibility during year end and staffing shortages
Integrity and confidentiality
Ability:
Reconcile records and compute numerical data; evaluate and resolve discrepancies; establish and maintain work relationships
Follow instructions/directions both written and verbal and work in a team
The ability to read write and speak the English language
Ability to multitask
| Selective Preference(s): |
Two current years of general office experience involving computer usage (including knowledge of Excel Word Google Docs)
Two years current experience in accounts payable/receivable experience
At least one year of accounting courses with passing grades
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Obtain a Class 1 Fingerprint Card
Follow D.H.S. TB protocol
Valid Drivers License
| Benefits: |
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Arlene Seagraves at for assistance
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Computer Operation
- Primary Care Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Office Experience
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- Bookkeeping
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
