Accountant Iii

ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is committed to advancing Arizona's workforce and fostering opportunities for well-paying jobs, in line with Governor Hobbs's vision. Collaborating with state, federal, local, tribal, educational, business, labor, and community partners, OEO serves as the state's workforce planning coordinator, conducts economic and demographic research, and provides employment and demographic analysis. OEO also supports the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA), ensuring streamlined financing for businesses, community infrastructure, and first-time home buyers. AFA prioritizes delivering affordable financing swiftly, serving as a one-stop resource for various financial needs to promote Arizona's growth and development.

ACCOUNTANT III

Job Location: 1400 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Grade: 22

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position provides financial oversight for the Office of Economic Opportunity and the Arizona Finance Authority, ensuring strict compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies. Key responsibilities include managing complex budgets, monitoring expenditures, and overseeing revenue management and fiscal transactions. Additionally, the role is responsible for financial reporting, supporting budget close-outs, and gathering data for legislative inquiries while assisting with internal and external audits to ensure organizational transparency and accuracy. This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

Job Duties:

• Establishing tables of accounts and assigning 20 entries to the proper categories, and ensuring that all accounting records and financial statements remain accurate, complete, and in strict conformance with procedural standards
• In addition to preparing 20 monthly invoices, you will support long-term compliance by reviewing budget revisions and ensuring that every financial activity remains consistent with specific grant regulations
• To keep 20 stakeholders informed, you will regularly create and update budget performance reports that compare actual costs against projected figures, ensuring fiscal sustainability
• By monitoring 20 revenue, billing, and anticipated obligations, you ensure that all agency financial activities remain within legal and administrative boundaries
• This includes conducting periodic self-audits to identify areas for corrective action and responding promptly to documentation 15 requests
• Ongoing oversight of grant-funded budgets is essential, requiring you to initiate fiscal adjustments and budget modifications as needed
• Maintaining strict adherence to the Arizona State Accounting Manual, GAAP, and all relevant state and federal regulations
• This role requires ensuring that all grant expenditures align perfectly with approved budgets and project milestones
• Maintain oversight of federal, state, and local funding guidelines and prepare for both internal and external audits
• Responsible for reviewing contracts and awards to distinguish between allowable and unallowable expenses
• Comprehensive management of general ledgers and account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity
• Liaison for partner organizations, overseeing the collection and documentation of their financial data
• Track revenue and verify funding availability before authorizing any new expenditures or approvals
• Analyzing and approving critical fiscal transactions, including billings, invoices, and payments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials, such as federal regulations
• Federal and State accounting laws, rules, and procedures
• Of Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals
• Internal control structures and fiscal management
• General office practices and procedures

Skills:

• To work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community partners, and internal teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power Bl, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Federal, state, and local regulations related to economic development programs

Ability:

• Independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved
• Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Make sound judgments and decisions
• Analyze and interpret fiscal data
• Problem solve
• Be flexible

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mariem Ly at mariem.ly@oeo.az.gov