Financial Operations Specialist - Government Accounting

AZ State Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays peryear

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-termdisability

Job summary

The Department of Emergency and Military Affairs is seeking an Accounting Specialist 3 for Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix, AZ. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, travel, and fund reporting, working with internal and external customers to resolve financial inquiries.

You will prepare financial reports for appropriations, funds, and grants, and contribute to continuous improvement through standard procedures and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience handling accounts payable/receivable, payroll and travel reimbursements.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and track funds across grants and appropriations.
• Knowledge of GAAP and state accounting procedures.
• Familiarity with AZ360, HRIS or similar systems; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and employee reimbursements including travel and tuition.
• Process payroll transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and status of funds for grants.
• Respond to internal/external inquiries and provide timely resolutions.
• Engage in lean process improvement and AMS-based recommendations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Financial reporting

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Excel

Windows/MS Office

Tools

AZ360

HRIS

APP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Department of Emergency and Military Affairs is seeking an Accounting Specialist 3 for Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix, AZ. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, travel, and fund reporting, working with internal and external customers to resolve financial inquiries.

You will prepare financial reports for appropriations, funds, and grants, and contribute to continuous improvement through standard procedures and performance metrics.