Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $14.3375-$20.5347 hourly 

Grade: 16

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Resumes reviewed on a continuous basis)

This position is responsible for providing a variety of financially based administrative services for the agency.

• Auditing fire billing invoices and preparing fire receivables.
• Processing vendor invoices and any other agency payable using the appropriate state system (AZ360).
• Reconciling and paying card payments (Purchase Card and Fuel Card).
• Processing all federal grant financial activity.
• Recording all fixed and memo assets in the AZ360 system.
• Processing any other financial transaction as necessary for the agency.
• Assisting with forestry project financial work as required.
• Processing agency payroll and agency employee travel claims and associated duties therein as required.
• Filing and archiving transactions.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Government accounting practices and techniques
• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Arizona State Systems (HRIS, APP, AZ360)
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Financial Documenting
• Federal Grants financial reporting and tracking requirements.

Skills in:

• Analytical
• Computer
• Strong Math
• Work organization and time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to:

• Complete tasks timely and accurately
• Follow directives proficiently
• Provide excellent customer service
• Multitask in an ever changing environment
• Meeting deadlines
• Work Independently as well as work effectively within a team

• Accounting Degree, or 5 years of accounting work experience, or at least two years of Arizona State Government accounting experience including working with any or all of these state systems: AZ360, HRIS, or APP.
• Experience in processing payroll is preferred.

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).

• The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 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, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

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

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
• Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• The current contribution rate is 12.00%

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 623-236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.