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State of Arizona · 1 day ago

Job 2910 Finance Specialist I

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $45K/yr

The State of Arizona is seeking a Financial Specialist I to perform complex financial and accounting responsibilities essential to the daily operations of the Administrative Office of the Courts. The role involves monitoring compliance with policies, providing support to financial office managers, and assisting internal and external customers including auditors.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of complex financial and accounting responsibilities essential to the daily operations of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Routine monitoring for compliance with established policies and procedures

Provide accounting and administrative support to Financial Office managers

Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, including auditors

Prepare, review, verify and process accounting transactions, including purchase requisitions, claims, journal entries, revenue deposits, program disbursements, revenue/expense transfers

Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial analysisAutomated spreadsheetsTime managementCustomer serviceAttention to detailEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Demonstrable track record of reliability and excellent performance in a finance setting

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Ability to prioritize high volume of work to meet recurring deadlines

Ability to use automated spreadsheets and other fiscal record keeping systems

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Preferred

Experience in the governmental sector specifically relating to the finance and accounting arena

Benefits

Accrued vacation pay and sick leave

10 paid holidays per year

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. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).