State of Arizona · 13 hours ago
Accountant 1
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $66K/yr
3+ years expThe Arizona Lottery is a sales-oriented government enterprise established to generate revenue for education and public welfare. The Accountant I position provides support for centralized functions related to accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and travel, contributing to operational initiatives that uphold fiscal controls.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Prepare, process and review fiscal transactions. Communicate with vendors to resolve account discrepancies. Communicate issues or concerns relating to invoices with individuals throughout the agency for solutions
Handle agency travel, including approvals, bookings, and policy compliance
Complete monthly reconciliations including US Bank Travel (CTA) card, Purchase card and retailer debit/credit card records and reports
Gather, verify, and consolidate data from multiple sources to accurately complete weekly billing for retail partners
Qualification
Required
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as the principles, practices, and techniques of government accounting
Automated accounting systems such as AZ360 and New World, including various software packages
State statutes, and agency rules, policies, and procedures
Strong Information Technology acumen
Google Suite and Microsoft Office software
Professional verbal and written communication
Analysis and interpretation of financial data
Strong problem-solving
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Google Docs and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Effectively communicate activities, problems, solutions, and outcomes to supervisors and others
Complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Apply sound judgment in the execution of duties
Provide constructive suggestions to improve workflow
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
3-4 years accounts payable or general accounting experience
Benefits
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
Company
State of Arizona
As public servants, we deeply care about Arizona and are committed to facing the issues of our state head-on.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aletha Della Rocco
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
George McNeely MBA
Chief Human Resources Officer - Arizona Department of Administration - Shared Services
Recent News
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