ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Wellness plans

Tuition reimbursement

Rideshare subsidy

Career development

Job summary

State of Arizona's Department of Economic Security seeks an Accounting Technician to support the Unemployment Insurance Tax Unit. The role handles complex accounting clerical duties, reconciliations, remittance processing, and remittance verifications.

You will review employer accounts, process adjustments, and respond to calls from employers. This position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures.
• Experience with remittance processing and financial records maintenance.
• Customer service techniques and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform remittance processing, review and balance tax reports, and handle cashiering of tax payments.
• Maintain employer account transactions in the UI Tax system; review adjustments and waivers.
• Reconcile tax report filings and respond to employer inquiries.
• Process refunds and assist with monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Remittance processing

Financial records

Customer service

Tools

UI Tax system

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Job No: 543679
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
Categories: Accounting/Auditing

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Salary: $16.0000/ hourly ($33,280.00 annually)

Grade: 14

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary:

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 that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Technician with the Unemployment Insurance Tax Unit. This position is responsible for a variety of complex accounting clerical duties using automatic systems. Review, verify, balance, adjust, reconcile and analyze complex fiscal transactions. Prepare a variety of fiscal summaries and perform remittance processing activities.

Job Duties:

• Perform remittance processing functions, including handling incoming mail review and batch tax reports, cashier tax payments, reconcile daily work, and create electronic deposits using specialized software.
• Maintain accounting transactions on employer accounts in the UI Tax computer system. Review and process adjustments, assessments, and waivers.
• Reconcile tax report filings and make necessary corrections. Take incoming telephone calls from employers.
• Process returned items, assist with the monthly bank reconciliation, issue Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Recertifications, and process refund requests.

Knowledge in:

• Governmental accounting practices and procedures.
• Remittance processing, financial records maintenance, personal computers, software, and customer service techniques.

Skill in:

• Research, analysis, and interpretation of financial data
• Spreadsheets, organizing and prioritizing work assignments, data entry, verbal and written communication, and problem resolution.

Ability to:

• Learn and adhere to department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Adapt to changing priorities, focus on repetitive tasks, and establish and maintain good working relationships with other personnel.

Pre-Employment 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.
• 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

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.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Theresa Sumner at [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time