ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST III

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays peryear

ASRS retirement

Job summary

Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety seeks an Accounting Specialist III to manage RCIs, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reconciliations. You will support grant reporting and assist grantees with fiscal requirements.

The role combines in-office work with telecommuting options, requiring attention to detail and strong accounting knowledge to ensure state and federal compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public administration and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with AZ360 (AFIS) and SAAM policies.

Responsibilities

• Logs, reviews and verifies RCIs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Performs full accounting cycle functions: AP/AR, deposits, reconciliations.
• Verifies travel reimbursement requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Supports financial reporting and training for grantees and staff.
• Assists with statewide events and activities as needed.

Skills

Oral and Written Communication Skills

Multitasking

Financial data analysis

Education

Two years of college for Business or Accounting

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

AZ360 (AFIS)

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST III

Job No: 543571
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Business and Financial Administration

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) provides leadership by developing, promoting, and coordinating programs that influence public and private policy by increasing public awareness of highway safety issues.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST III

*This position will be a compination of in-office & telecommute*

Grade: 19

This position will close on Sunday September 13, 2026

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of financial and accounting duties including preparation, verification and processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable transactions (including deposits) and reconciliations.

Reviews and processes Reports of Costs Incurred (RCIs) submitted by grantees ensuring compliance with all grantor and State requirements; processes the correspondng requests for reimbursement from grantors.

Assists in the preparation of financial reports, training and guidance provided to grantees, co-workers and management when needed and as directed.

Job Duties:

• Logs, reviews and verifies Reports of Costs Incurred (RCIs) submitted by grantees to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with grant and program fiscal requirements. Processes the RCIs for payment in a timely fashion and processes the corresponding requests for reimbursement to the Federal Grantor(s) after payments are processed
• Performs and/or assists in performing full accounting cycle functions of the agency; including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable (including deposits), reconciliation/verification of transactions in AZ360 (AFIS - Arizona Financial Information System)
• Verifies and processes travel reimbursement requests and other miscellaneous reimbursement requests ensuring accuracy and compliance with Federal and State requirements to submit them to payroll for payment
• Performs other technical and administrative duties in support of financial activities and operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all Federal and State requirements
• Assists in the preparation of financial reports that inform agency management about the fiscal position of various Federal and State programs, funds and accounts
• Assists and participates in activities related to statewide agency events, conferences, public safety days, news conferences, and any other public engagement activity as needed and directed
• Receives training and participates in grantor and grantee activities as directed; provides training and guidance regarding Federal and State fiscal requirements to grantees when necessary and as directed
• Provides assistance and guidance to co-workers and management regarding State and Federal fiscal requirements as needed and directed
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing public administration and accounting and fiscal principles, methods and guidelines
• Knowledge of computer software: Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, AZ360 (AFIS)
• Knowledge of Federal, State and agency goals, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM)

Skills:

• Oral and Written Communication Skills

Ability:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments at one time
• Ability to maintain accounting ledgers and journals
• Ability to analyze fiscal data

Selective Preference(s):

• Two years of college for Business or Accounting

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
• 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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lissette Morgan at [e-mail] for assistance

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time