State of Arizona · 10 hours ago
Budget Control Development Specialist 1
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
1+ years expThe Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is seeking a Budget Control Development Specialist 1 for the Environmental & Consumer Protection Division. This role provides strategic support in budgeting, financial accounting, procurement processes, and personnel management, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with state regulations.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Place and manage supply orders for the Office of Environmental Services, Office of Pest Management and Office of Weights and measures through the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), verify vendor quotes, track deliveries, reconcile invoices, and ensure adherence to state procurement regulations and departmental budgets. Receive, inspect goods and close the order in the system
Responsible for the precise data entry of all expenditures, travel claims and revenues across thirteen diverse accounts funded by the state general funds, EPA grants, and both appropriated and non-appropriated accounts. All financial transactions are diligently entered into the agency's official budget tracking system, ensuring precision and compliance
Responsible to the thorough reconciliation of purchase orders with corresponding procurement receipts to uphold financial accuracy. A significant part of this support also involves the proactive investigation and resolution of any vendor or billing discrepancies that may arise
Assist / Collaborate with the Budget Control Specialist 2 in preparing / balancing the monthly reconciliation worksheet of expenditures and revenues in the Budget tracking system, AZ360 and the General Ledger also balances with the Assistant Budget Director financial reports. Maintain an account mapping (AZ360 / GL accounts / Budget Tracking System)
Assist the division with additional operational support activities; customer response, database input, and outreach coordination. Drive a state vehicle and other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An excellent grasp of governmental financial / accounting principles
Financial planning, policies, procurement rules, contract budget implications
Spreadsheet modeling / Advanced experience with using Excel formulas
Organizational mission, programs and how they drive budget decisions
Google environment / workspace
Quantitative/analytical skills
Financial reporting skills
Attention to detail
Data entry skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Time management skills
Ability to preserve confidentiality and act with integrity on sensitive financial matters
Ability to use independent judgment, initiative and discretion in making decisions involving budget, procurement and staff direction in absence of Administrative Services Manager
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in unison and to change priorities at a moments notice
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment
Ability to anticipate, decide and resolve potential problems
Ability to develop performance and productivity standards for the unit
Ability to work in a team environment
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
1 year budget development, implementation, and management experience
1 year office management experience
Working knowledge of State of Arizona budgetary and procurement systems
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
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