Accountant Ii

Arizona Department of Gaming

The Arizona Department of Gaming is dedicated to the safe and fair regulation of gaming, horse racing, and unarmed combat sports. Dedicated to being a world class regulatory agency, ADG is committed not only to its stakeholders, but also to its employees with competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, college tuition reimbursement, and a host of other benefits.

Address: 100 N. 15th Avenue, Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $60,000 - $68,000

Grade: 20

Official Classification Title: Accountant 2

Closing Date: 4/8/2024

This position is responsible for processing financial transactions including payroll, employee travel claims, deposits, debt setoff transactions, and generating various reports and spreadsheets. This position will record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in AZ360, conduct annual physical counts of fixed assets, and prepare transfer documents relating to fixed assets. Reviews current practices, recommends solutions and develops standard work and training materials, and serves as back up for accounts payable. In addition, this position requires strong verbal and written communication skills.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed assets, and conduct annual physical counts of fixed assets. Prepare all transfers documents relating to fixed assets.
• Process daily incoming Debt Setoff Transactions to resolve interception triggers as they occur.
• Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Monitor group email box and communicate with employees regarding payroll entries and travel claims, and policy questions.
• Administer and process payroll, travel claims, deposits, and reports.
• Processing all Department travel claims. This task is performed bi-weekly in conjunction with payroll processing to reimburse Departmental employees for expenses incurred during department-sponsored travel.
• Process department payroll reports to assure time entry accuracy and are approved within deadlines.
• Prepare monthly accounts payable average pay report. This is an internal report measuring the processing time of the accounts payable function.
• Complete work steps in a timely and accurate manner as outlined in the audit programs.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• The Arizona State General Accounting Manual.
• Familiarity with state statutes, rules and regulations as they pertain to the Department.
• Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government fund accounting and fiscal management.
• Methods and techniques of data processing as it relates to accounting practices.
• Techniques in reviewing and analyzing financial data.
• Computerized products used in accounting systems and processes.
• Confidentiality.
• Microsoft Office and the G-Suite/Workplace.

Skills in:

• Applying auditing and accounting methods and techniques.
• Automated financial systems
• Analysis, interpretation, and communication of financial data.
• Excel and Google Sheets (advanced level).
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data and accounting systems.
• Communications (oral and written).
• Gathering of facts and information.
• Effective time management.
• Statistical and abstract analysis.
• Customer service and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers.

Ability to:

• Work under pressure meeting deadlines.
• Exhibit personal initiative.
• Prioritize effectively.
• Adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information.
• Work as a team player within several divisions.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks daily.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff and the public.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Meet deadlines.
• Report work status, issues, and inquiries timely.
• Be organized.
• Be analytical.
• Be professional.
• Problem solve.
• Analyze and establish priorities.
• Display sound judgment.
• Travel, which may include overnight stays.
• Work from home.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field.
• 2 years of accounting experience.
• Previous experience in State Accounting, a plus.

Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 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).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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.

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

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gaming Recruitment at HumanResources@azgaming.gov or at (602) 771-4263 for assistance. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Elvis Reyes Ereyes@azgaming.gov or at (602) 639-1468. 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.