Statewide Accountant 1

AZ State Jobs; 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

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

Statewide Accountant 1

Job Location:

Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
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
Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave. Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $56,453

Grade: 20

Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st Review of Resumes 6/12/2026)

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Division of Business and Finance (DBF), is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Statewide Accountant 1. In this vital role, the selected candidate will function as a primary point of contact between the General Accounting Office (GAO) Central Payroll and various State agencies, boards, and commissions. The position delivers critical functional assistance concerning the AZ360 HRM system, interprets and guides entities on statewide accounting policies and procedures, and provides essential support throughout the rigorous statewide fiscal and calendar year-end close processes.
The core responsibilities of this position encompass a variety of essential operational tasks critical to the state's financial integrity. The Statewide Accountant 1 executes precise data entry for payroll adjustments, conducts meticulous reviews of daily supplemental payroll transactions, and performs comprehensive general ledger reconciliations of payroll clearing accounts. Beyond daily operational duties, the incumbent is expected to actively evaluate workflows, recommending strategic process improvements and updates to standard work instructions as well as statewide accounting policies related to their primary functional tasks. All assignments must be executed in strict conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines, and foundational theories and concepts unique to a sophisticated governmental accounting environment.

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:

• Utilizes AZ360 HRM reporting to compile data for payroll processes such as supplemental payroll for analysis and review for supplemental transaction approval.
• Assists in statistical analysis of payroll processes for analysis to recommend process improvements.
• Uses the AZ360 FIN and HRM applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze and compile the information derived into a standard format for internal and external management use.
• Reviews their own work with diligence to ensure accurate preparation and processing of documents in FIN and HRM.
• Enters data into AZ360 HRM for Direct Deposit Reversals, Warrant Cancellations and Warrant Replacements.
• Assists in reconciling the Garnishment Refund General Ledger account with Supervisor by researching deposits posted, checks deposited and vendor warrants canceled.
• Assists in general ledger reconciliations by comparing figures and noting discrepancies.
• Prepares adjusting entries for in either HRM or FIN for resolution of discrepancies.
• Reviews legal documents for completeness before entering into HRM.
• Performs procedures to ensure compliance with garnishment orders by having appropriate correspondence notarized and mailed to Courts by prescribed deadlines.
• Reviews entries of garnishments in HRM for accuracy to ensure case numbers are correct.
• Reports problems to administrator or department head.
• Uses judgment and experience to handle common agency questions and issues and elevate to Supervisor when necessary.
• Makes recommendations for improvement. Applies knowledge and skills of own technical specialty.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, internal control structures, accountability, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, spreadsheet techniques, statistical sampling, quality assurance and final technical report referencing.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of development of data processing relating to large financial systems.
• Customer service etiquette.

Skills in:

• Skill in work organization and accomplishment.
• Skill in analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Skill in spreadsheet development and statistical sampling techniques.
• Skill in work techniques required to maintain accounting records through financial systems (includes personal and mainframe computer skills).
• Skill in interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis.
• Skill in collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals.

Ability to:

• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and write technical documentation.

Selective Preference(s):

• Public Sector Knowledge is a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university, OR a Bachelor's degree in a related subject with a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting courses and an additional 18 hours in business related courses.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation 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)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at [e-mail] for assistance.
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.