Accounting Specialist 2
Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 30, 2026
For more than a half-century, the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) has provided retirement, health insurance and long term disability benefits to employees of the state, counties, municipalities, universities, community colleges, school districts and other political entities. We are a top performing benefit plan administrator with a solid reputation and sustainable plan design. Our organizational culture is based on the following principles; Professionalism, Results, Improvement, Diversity and Excellence. We believe in delivering service with PRIDE. Check out our webpage, Azasrs.gov, to learn more about the ASRS. |
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2
| Job Location: |
3300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
| Posting Details: |
Compensation: Up to $23.00/hr. + Excellent Benefits and work/life balance (no nights, no weekends, teleworking available)
Grade: 18
Closing Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
| Job Summary: |
We are looking for an organized and reliable person who has great attention to detail to apply payroll deducted pension contributions to member accounts received from participating employers.
| Job Duties: |
- Assisting employers with the online enrollment process and minimizing missing member Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Reviewing, analyzing, and processing contributions submitted by ASRS employers for pension, long-term disability benefits and service purchase via payroll deduction
- Assisting ASRS staff and designated employers regarding the contribution accounting process and reporting requirements
- Assisting in the preparation of financial reports for the contribution reporting function
- Reconciling retirement and service purchase balances on individual employer payrolls
- Serving as the senior specialist for designated employer reporting entities
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
- 1-3 years of experience in financial reconciliations and/or payroll
- Ability to review documents for completeness and accuracy, and to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Proven proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Gmail
- Ability to learn proprietary software systems
- Ability to assist ASRS employers and ASRS units in a professional, efficient, and timely manner
- Ability to review and recommend changes to work processes
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to handle high-volume in a fast paced environment
| Selective Preference(s): |
Ideal candidate will have earned or be actively working toward a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.
| Benefits: |
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options)
- Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
- A top-ranked retirement program
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Accrued vacation and sick days
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
- Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours, telework, and Monday thru Friday work weeks
- The opportunity to participate in deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- Rewarding work that benefits the people of Arizona
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Opportunity for goal-based and spot incentives
- Free covered parking
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
| Contact Us: |
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602.677.2902.
*Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
*All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
*Candidates selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.