Remote Statewide Accountant I — GAAP/GASB Specialist

State of Arizona; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yea

Paid Parental Leave—Up to 12 weeks

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Optional employee benefits

Job summary

Arizona Department of Administration is seeking a detail-oriented Statewide Accountant 1 to support GAO Central Payroll and statewide agencies. The role focuses on payroll data, accounting policy guidance, and year-end close processes within AZ360 systems.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards. Remote work within Arizona is possible, with a main office in Phoenix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, or related subject with accounting hours as described.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB guidelines for governmental accounting.
• Experience with large financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes AZ360 HRM reporting to compile data for payroll processes and supplemental analysis.
• Assists in statistical analysis of payroll processes to recommend improvements.
• Uses AZ360 FIN and HRM to retrieve and review data files for management use.
• Reviews own work to ensure accurate FIN and HRM documentation.
• Enters data into AZ360 HRM for Direct Deposit Reversals and Warrant actions.
• Reconciles Garnishment Refund General Ledger with supervision guidance.
• Prepares adjusting entries in HRM or FIN to resolve discrepancies.
• Reviews garnishment entries in HRM for accuracy and proper case numbers.

Skills

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Financial systems

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

AZ360 HRM

AZ360 FIN

Job description

Arizona Department of Administration is seeking a detail-oriented Statewide Accountant 1 to support GAO Central Payroll and statewide agencies. The role focuses on payroll data, accounting policy guidance, and year-end close processes within AZ360 systems.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of governmental accounting standards. Remote work within Arizona is possible, with a main office in Phoenix.