Title: Accountant 2

• 525680

• PHOENIX

• AHCCCS

• Full-time

This position is responsible for processing billing and payments to all sub-recipient contracts of Interagency Service Agreements (ISA), and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA). Prepare and process financial analysis, preparation of financial reports, receipt of revenue and expenditures, review and preparation of financial data, cash management, fiscal audit controls, Fund management and reconciliation, internal control, compliance with state and federal regulations, and all other accounting related functions.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Prepare & review financial data, reports, state & federal reporting, sub-recipient contracts of Interagency Service Agreements (ISA), and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA). Process and track receipt of revenue and expenditures in AZ360 and other internal systems.
* Prepare and process the transfer documents and deposits. In addition, entries must be prepared and entered into AZ360 to adjust/maintain sufficient funds within the ISA/IGA agreements. Collect and analyze information from various sources to determine claims processing and administrative costs related to the ISA/IGA.
* Performs and downloads queries in the InfoAdvantage system for CMS64 Administrative Expenses and creates data tables to assist manager. Assists in drafting the chart of account for new State and Federal fiscal years
* Tracks and reconciles receipt of state matching monies from the various State agencies and County governments and claims payments paid weekly and constantly monitors cash.

Knowledge of:
* Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to governmental accounting.
* Financial statement preparation.
* Large mainframe accounting systems.
* Network applications including database (MS Access), spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing (Word).

Skills in:
* Analysis and interpretation of financial data for the preparation of financial statements, problem solving and account reconciliation.
* Use of automated database and spreadsheet applications.
* Interpretation, compilation and summarization of complex financial information from various internal and external sources.
* Problem solving techniques for research and reconciliation.
* Effective internal control structures, effective oral and written communications.
* Researching and interpreting laws, regulations and policy.

Ability to:
* Adapt to changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner.

Minimum:
* Bachelors Degree in accounting or a closely related field required; One year experience as an Accountant 1 or equivalent.

Preferred:
* Experience in government/fund accounting.

* Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
* Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
* 10 paid holidays per year
* Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
* Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
* Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
* A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
* A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
* Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
* RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
* A variety of learning and career development opportunities

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
* Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
* Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
* Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
* Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
* Voluntary participation.
* Program administered through Nationwide.
* Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.