Public Sector Accounting Specialist I

AZ State Jobs; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days with 10 paidH

Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks

Robust insurance plan (medical, dental

Retirement program

Deferred compensation

Commuter program

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring an Accounting Specialist I at ASPC Douglas. The role focuses on daily financial records and compliance with laws and policies within the Business Office.

Responsibilities include accounts payable, IT system data entry, processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and preparing reports. Candidates should have government accounting knowledge and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: government accounting and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of: statistical record-keeping procedures and office equipment.
• Knowledge of: general office procedures.
• Knowledge of: personal computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Skill in: verbal and written communication.
• Skill in: prioritizing and organizing tasks.
• Skill in: maintaining accounting records through automated systems.
• Skill in: 10-key/calculator.
• Ability to: work with numbers and complete mandated reports.
• Ability to: adapt to changing priorities and situations.

Responsibilities

• Enters and verifies financial data to provide records, reports, and correspondence.
• Performs routine accounting tasks involving basic numeric calculations.
• Enters data in all systems related to job duties.
• Examines and verifies invoices, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and requisitions.
• Keeps records and journal entries including deposits and financial reports.
• Creates, maintains, and reconciles spreadsheets.
• Investigates and resolves account discrepancies.
• Prepares job-related correspondence.
• Drives on State business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Accounting systems

10-key/calculator

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Numbers accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring an Accounting Specialist I at ASPC Douglas. The role focuses on daily financial records and compliance with laws and policies within the Business Office.

Responsibilities include accounts payable, IT system data entry, processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and preparing reports. Candidates should have government accounting knowledge and proficiency with MS Office.