State of Arizona · 2 days ago

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 3

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$49K/yr - $51K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Coordinate billing activities and ensure policies and procedures are followed. Interpret billing policies and procedures to discern appropriate internal and federal requirements and ensure program priorities are executed.

Effectively communicate with staff and service providers when assisting in fiscal matters.

Collaborate with fiscal and programmatic staff to carry out fiscal monitoring activities, billing policies and procedures updates, and enhancements to streamline or add value to internal processes.

Support and advise the Finance Manager on key fiscal, programmatic and business issues, and ensure effective information flow across the program and providers.

Review, draft, process, and submit for approval any necessary fiscal documents, requisitions and payment requests using internal forms and tools. Track task progress and communications to ensure responsiveness to stakeholders and timely resolution.

Train service providers on a regular basis, both in large group and individual settings, providing instruction on new policies and/or areas of needed improvement. Prepare and assist in presenting at the monthly fiscal meeting with our provider community. Train internal staff as needed to support in the adherence to billing procedures.

Collect, compile, and perform analysis of fiscal data to identify, summarize, and communicate trends to support staff and service providers.

Qualification

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Fiscal managementBudgetary controlAccounting techniquesReconciliation of financial dataMicrosoft OfficeDatabase managementData analysisAdministrative writingTraining skillsRelationship building

Required

One year of management analysis experience appropriate to the assignment; OR three years of experience appropriate to the assignment; A Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the assignment will substitute for one or two years of the required experience respectively but will not substitute for the management analysis experience.

Knowledge of organizational techniques that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

Knowledge of principles and practices of administration with special reference to fiscal management and budgetary control.

Knowledge of accounting and mathematical techniques and proactive approaches to problem solving.

Knowledge of moderate-to-advanced functions of Microsoft Office applications, budgetary information system, procurement portals, database management, and spreadsheets.

Skills in researching, prioritizing, and following up on issues and concerns.

Skills in communicating complex concepts. Training small and large groups in a virtual setting on technical billing procedures.

Skills in effective administrative writing. Conducting research. Disseminating and interpreting operational policies and procedures.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and reconcile financial data.

Ability to handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.

Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with all levels of internal/external customers/partners.

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).