ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Phoenix is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage transactions and support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting and proficiency in various accounting software. This position offers the potential to work remotely. Competitive benefits include vacation days, parental leave, and a comprehensive retirement program.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Experience in governmental accounting or budgeting is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data.
• Ability to maintain accounting records in an automated system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various financial reports.
• Review and approve transactions in accounting systems.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Financial data analysis

Account reconciliation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

Two years of experience in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER II)

Job Location: Address: Financial Services Division, 701 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034. Website: corrections.az.gov

Posting Details: Salary: $59,400.00 - $65,340.00; Grade: 21; Closing Date: 10/22/2025

Job Summary

Are you experienced in governmental accounting or budgeting? Do you have experience in the financial industry? Be part of our professional finance team. Apply today!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for an administrative professional to fill the Administrative Services Officer position. This position provides assistance and support to staff, complex business offices and agency programs. Ensures the proper and accurate processing of transactions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and/or the Inmate Trust Accounts. Also prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM), Agency policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), or other specific accounting requirements.

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.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, 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. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

• Reviews and approves transactions in various accounting, procurement, or banking systems
• Reconciles various types of transactions
• Maintains standard work documents
• Prepares and reviews exception reports and performs other tasks and functions appropriate to the classification
• Assists with other accounting and finance functions
• Analyzes and processes fiscal transactions and financial information
• Reconciles, verifies, and compares entries and reports
• Prepare various financial reports
• Resolves accounting-related issues with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintains documentation accuracy in accordance with policies and procedures
• Supports internal and external audit requirements
• Utilizes various accounting systems to retrieve, analyze and identify any inconsistencies
• Researches, identifies and resolves potential problem areas
• Effectively communicates with other departments and management to obtain information and/or to correct transactions
• Reviews substantiation of information presented
• Reports variances to upper management or department heads (Accounts Payable leadership or management)
• Serves as a technical expert on accounting issues and as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with internal and external financial, accounting, and administrative policies and procedures
• Assists with implementing and communicating new accounting or financial procedures
• Surveys operations to ascertain accounting needs to develop and provide recommendations
• Continually assesses areas to build operational efficiencies and improve internal processes
• Routinely creates, reviews and updates process documentation and Standards Of Work (SOW) to ensure they are current
• Provides recommendations to improve information flow, process efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge: Federal and state laws, statutes, and regulations pertinent to the area of the assignment; governmental and/or office accounting practices and procedures; various spreadsheet and word processing software to produce reports and respond to requests for information; reconciliation of bank accounts, fiscal reports and form preparation; identifying and resolving discrepancies; financial research methodologies
• Skill in: Work management and leadership; analysis and interpretation of financial data; work techniques required in maintaining accounting records through an automated accounting system; verbal and written communications; establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships; research methodology
• Ability: Utilize various office productivity software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Google; write correspondence; create reports; compile statistics

Selective Preference(s)

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field (Not required)
• Two (2) years of experience as an Account I or II, finance, budgeting or financial industry experience
• Governmental accounting

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If the position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply: any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance. TB testing is required during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
• Vacation and sick days 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)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Remote work options may be available; remote work is a management option, not a guaranteed entitlement.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program and the State’s benefits page on corrections.az.gov.

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR Employees should consult with their HR Liaison if they are in a different retirement plan.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.