[Hiring] Statewide Accountant IV @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance, is seeking a Statewide Accountant IV to lead complex, statutorily mandated accounting assignments across a statewide governmental environment. Operating under minimal supervision, this role applies GAAP, GAAS, and GASB standards to resolve high-level financial challenges, oversee Federal Cash Management Improvement Act compliance, negotiate the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP), and review statewide accounting policies and federal financial schedules.

The Statewide Accountant IV also supports system enhancements, Auditor General follow-ups, and internal control reviews while ensuring financial system security and fixed asset program integrity. Key responsibilities include:

• Finalizing schedules for the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and Statewide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Responding to GASB technical pronouncements.
• Evaluating Public Information Requests.
• Advising state agencies, JLBC, and OSPB on complex problem resolution and statutory changes.
• Presenting expert testimony in court or legislative proceedings.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, FASB, GASB and other related publications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of government accounting principles, audit methodologies, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other agencies operations and financial structure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, and applicable agency manuals.
• Substantial knowledge of research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, and statistical sampling.
• Substantial knowledge of data processing methods related to large financial systems.
• Progressive knowledge of legal requirements impacting area of assignment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification.
• Driver’s License Requirements if driving is essential for the job.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Remote work options to improve work/life balance.