Accounting Specialist 3

Arizona Corporation Commission; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Low-cost health coverage

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Arizona Corporation Commission in Phoenix seeks an experienced Finance Specialist to support the Securities Division’s restitution and investor distribution functions.

You will reconcile accounts, prepare distributions, and coordinate with enforcement teams. The role emphasizes financial record keeping, data accuracy, and timely reporting within a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting and financial record keeping.
• Advanced Excel skills required; strong data analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Spanish language skills preferred per job listing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records for restitution, penalties and investor distributions.
• Reconcile accounts and update databases; prepare distribution requests.
• Coordinate with enforcement case teams and respond to inquiries from investors.
• Assist in preparing financial data for case databases and reports.

Skills

Accounts receivable/payable

Excel

Communication (oral/written)

Spanish speaking

QuickBooks

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

CORPORATION COMMISSION

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse - spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings - and we boast an average employment tenure of nearly 10 years. Learn more by visiting www.azcc.gov.

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Job Location

Address: 1300 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Posting Details

• Salary: 50,000-60,000
• Grade: 19
• Closing Date: 06/07/2026

Job Summary

The Securities Division regulates Arizona’s investment market and is on the forefront of protecting Arizonans from financial frauds. When fraud or other violations related to securities law occur, the Securities Division’s Enforcement Group seeks payments from the accountable parties. This position will be housed within the 25-person Enforcement Group and is an integral part of the enforcement process.

The main responsibility of the position is to assist in monitoring the Securities Division’s payment program. This includes accounting, reconciling, and reporting the amounts paid directly to the Division and through other governmental agencies. The position processes the distribution of funds to victim investors or the state general fund, coordinates with the enforcement case teams (attorneys, investigators and forensic accountants) regarding financial information relevant to the position, assists in locating victim investors, and is the primary contact for public inquiries regarding the receipt and distribution of funds.

Job Duties

1. Responsibility for Restitution, Penalty, and Investor Distribution Functions
   • Maintain financial records
   • 1. Reconcile accounts
     2. Update databases
     3. Prepare distribution requests
     4. Report to management
   • Initiate distributions to victims
   • Initiate transfers between accounts
   • Prepare legal documents with guidance
2. Communication with other parties
   • Respond to inquiries from respondents and victim investors
   • Locate contact information of victim investors through use of databases
   • Coordinate with process counterparts
   • Provide guidance regarding the collections process to other staff
   • Discuss issues with case teams
3. Assist Enforcement Cases
   • Review and prepare preliminary reports of enforcement case financial information
   • Prepare financial data for upload to case financial databases
4. Additional activities as required by the Director of Securities and/or the Assistant Director of Securities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of accounts receivable/payable or similar functions. Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft office. Knowledge of bookkeeping/financial record keeping procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Moderate skills in QuickBooks. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effectively present financial information. Communicate with the public. Enter large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently. Prioritize and manage various competing projects and deadlines. Ability to multitask as needed.

Selective Preference(s)

• Prior experience in regulatory or legal environment.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Spanish speaking.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check, criminal history check (fingerprints) and confirmation of any degrees/certifications. A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

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

• Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs
• Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
• Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ACC Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.