Statewide Accountant IV - GAAP & Government Finances

AZ State Jobs; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Arizona Department of Administration is seeking a Statewide Accountant IV to lead complex, statutorily mandated accounting assignments across a statewide governmental environment. You will apply GAAP, GAAS, and GASB standards to resolve high-level financial challenges and oversee CMIA, SWCAP, and related activities.

Working under minimal supervision, you will support AFR/ACFR schedules, advise agencies, and participate in system enhancements while ensuring internal control integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, GASB and related publications.
• Understanding of government accounting, audit methodologies and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex statewide assignments related to federal grants, CMIA, SWCAP and TSA.
• Monitor federal grant compliance and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Provide guidance and respond to inquiries with complex research and authoritative advice.
• Develop high-level guidance, training materials and official correspondence.
• Drive process improvements and evaluate statewide policies and workflows.
• Monitor and follow up on audit recommendations across agencies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

GASB knowledge

Government accounting

Internal control

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Arizona Department of Administration is seeking a Statewide Accountant IV to lead complex, statutorily mandated accounting assignments across a statewide governmental environment. You will apply GAAP, GAAS, and GASB standards to resolve high-level financial challenges and oversee CMIA, SWCAP, and related activities.

Working under minimal supervision, you will support AFR/ACFR schedules, advise agencies, and participate in system enhancements while ensuring internal control integrity and