ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Unit
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $16.0000/ hourly ($33,280.00 annually) 

Grade: 14

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Technician with the Unemployment Insurance Tax Unit. This position is responsible for a variety of complex accounting clerical duties using automatic systems. Review, verify, balance, adjust, reconcile and analyze complex fiscal transactions. Prepare a variety of fiscal summaries and perform remittance processing activities.

Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11).
This position may be available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangement). This position has an initial in-office training period of six months.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Perform remittance processing functions, including handling incoming mail review and batch tax reports, cashier tax payments, reconcile daily work, and create electronic deposits using specialized software.
• Maintain accounting transactions on employer accounts in the UI Tax computer system. Review and process adjustments, assessments, and waivers.
• Reconcile tax report filings and make necessary corrections. Take incoming telephone calls from employers.
• Process returned items, assist with the monthly bank reconciliation, issue Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Recertifications, and process refund requests.

Knowledge in:
• Governmental accounting practices and procedures.
• Remittance processing, financial records maintenance, personal computers, software, and customer service techniques.
Skill in:
• Research, analysis, and interpretation of financial data
• Spreadsheets, organizing and prioritizing work assignments, data entry, verbal and written communication, and problem resolution.
Ability to:
• Learn and adhere to department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Adapt to changing priorities, focus on repetitive tasks, and establish and maintain good working relationships with other personnel.

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Theresa Sumner at (480) 679-2319 or email TSumner@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 679-2319 or emailing TSumner@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.