Accountant

**We only consider candidates local to Phoenix, Arizona**

This position will understand the project life cycle throughout the Agency. Ensure that Federal and State requirements relative to project funding are met with agencys current financial systems. Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, reconciling and making necessary adjustments as they relate to project funding. Release unspent obligations of federal and/or state funds. Pre-audit project phases to ensure closure readiness when a project is completed. Provide guidance to other functional areas in regards to Arizona Financial Information System and Fiscal Management Information System. Generate reports in Access, Excel, Google Sheet and perform other duties as assigned including documenting procedures and improving processes and ensuring sustainability.

Skills Required

• The position will possess strong analytical skills in researching and resolving financial and technical data issues.
  
• High attention to detail.
  
• Good written and verbal communication.
  
• Analyze and interpret contract and financial data.
  
• Critical thinking.
  
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
  
• Experience with working in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Google Suites.
  

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of auditing and/or accounting experience.
  
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, rules, regulations and policies related to budgets.
  

Experience Preferred

Governmental Accounting Experience. The ideal candidate will have two years of experience in transportation project finance. Experience working with Federal Funding, regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of project planning, programming and scheduling. Knowledge of capital budgeting concepts and principles.

Education Required

Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting from an accredited college or university.