[Hiring] Accounting Specialist 2 @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork.

The DES, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2 with the State Disbursement Unit (SDU). This position is responsible for performing technical and specialized accounting and fiscal tasks for the purpose of receipting and disbursing client funds; organizing, coding, and maintaining fiscal data; researching and summarizing specialized or technical information.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications

• One-year level accounting experience, plus Bachelor’s; additional years of accounting experience may substitute degree.

Requirements

• 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).

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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities