Full job description Arizona Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
Accounting, Payroll & Travel Supervisor Job Location:
Accounting Section
Phoenix Location
Posting Details:
Salary: $73,000 - $78,000
Grade: 24
Closing Date: 06/11/24
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator, this position is responsible for the complete oversight of professional accounting staff responsible for the fiscal operations and processes that relate to the financial and accounting systems of the agency. Rare in-state travel 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 an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.
Job Duties:
Directs, instructs, supervises, advises, and evaluates the work product and work in progress of the Payroll & Travel staff, monitoring and reconciling entries in the HRIS and AZ360 systems; resolves problems and questions of subordinates and customers in all areas of their duties, following Federal and State regulations Coordinate with customers/vendors and other agency units, including Budget, HR, IT, and all other program areas, to review and resolve issues, educate on internal policies and provide guidance, and improve internal processes Gather information to define financial needs for agency Evaluate existing and proposed financial procedures, policies, systems and practices suggesting areas for improvement in process and/or efficiency Perform ongoing review of operational systems to ensure objectives continue to be met and to improve operational effectiveness Plan and conduct various and ongoing financial analysis of accounting data, and performs various and complex reconciliations of AZ360 system data to agency enterprise and legacy systems Support other supervisors as backup personnel Manage special financial projects in coordination with agency financial unit Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
Considerable knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of accounting, and fiscal management Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as Federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated accounting systems Organizational processes Planning, organizing and evaluation Business methods and procedures Analysis, design, modification and presentation of data A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required. Applicants must have supervisory experience.
Skills in:
Analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data Management, group facilitation, and problem solving Advanced interpersonal and customer service Maintaining accounting records through automated accounting systems Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to:
Conduct complex data analysis Express ideas/information clearly and concisely Establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships Identify and analyze organizational and/or procedural problems and determine effective solutions Public speaking Selective Preference(s):
Preference will be given to those applicants with prior working knowledge of AFIS/AZ360 and HRIS. Pre-Employment Requirements:
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: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
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 Retirement:
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.
Contact Us:
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.
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