ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2

Arizona Department of Economic Security is dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist 2 to perform technical accounting tasks, manage fiscal data, and ensure compliance with regulations in the Division of Child Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Review financial requests, fiscal documents and audit financial request for payment refunds
• Release adjustments and pay history corrections/changes for compliance with court orders, federal and state regulations, policy and procedure and functionality
• Research and analyze case issues/scenarios for accuracy and determine corrective action
• Maintain daily, monthly, and annual schedules, spreadsheets and charts to track approvals, rejections, collections of state owed monies
• Provide guidance/training to SDU staff and Child Support Services Officers in reviewing, calculating, preparing, processing and ensuring the appropriate distribution and disbursement of child support payments and fees
• Review and analyze algorithms for distribution and disbursement of payments and complete financial research for child support enforcement

Skills

• Government accounting and fiscal management
• Accounts payable, receivable, and account reconciliation
• Payment processing and disbursement methodology
• Proficient in analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer software applications, i.e. Microsoft Office applications and Google tools
• Effective time management, organization, and problem solving
• Multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; handle multiple priority projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard information and learn child support policy and procedures that impact the distribution and disbursement of related payments and collections
• Learn State Disbursement fiscal responsibility, accounting and audit methods related to the position; make mathematical calculations and determinations
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 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: Driver's License Requirements
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
• One-year level accounting experience, plus Bachelor's; additional years of accounting experience may substitute degree

Benefits

• 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

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