AHCCCS

Address: Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary: $50,169.60

Grade: 18

Open Until Filled

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work (including virtual office arrangement).

The Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2. Process provider electronic funds transfer application from submittal to approval or rejection. Review application for accuracy, completeness, and free from error needed to expedite provider payments. Assist providers with EFT application inquiries via telephone and/or email, and archive historical applications in accordance with Office filing standards.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (3 days per week in the office/hoteling).

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.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Review submitted electronic funds transfer (EFT) applications from providers via either facsimile or directly from the EFT database for accuracy, completeness, and free from error that may cause delays in provider payments. For those received via facsimile, enter and review provider financial institution information into the Arizona Financial Information System (AZ360).
• Perform external verification of submitted financial institution information on a provider's EFT application and document said verification. If an electronic payment is returned, contact and work with provider to update their financial institution information.
• Act as secondary reviewer, ensuring propriety, accuracy, and completeness for processed EFT applications of other accounting staff and reject those that do not meet criteria.
• Provide assistance to providers via phone and/or email relating to EFT enrollment. Communicate rejection statuses and applicable remedy to providers for EFT applications.
• Archive approved and/or rejected EFT applications in accordance with Office filing standards.

Knowledge of:
• The State Archive policy and procedures to effectively archive and maintain agency records.
• Mainframe, PMMIS, AFIS, InfoAdvantage, Cognos, and Data Warehouse in order to research provider payments and large volume of data downloads.
• Comprehensive knowledge of reconciliation processes.
• Microsoft Office applications including, Excel, Word, and Access database. Google Suite.

Skill in:
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data and accounting systems.
• Oral and written communication.
• Organizational skills.
• Accurate and quick data entry skills.
• Preparing and up.

Ability to:
• Resolve problems and questions from management, peers, and subordinate staff regarding work processes, policies, and organization or methods of financial data compilation and reporting.
• Work effectively and efficiently in a high-paced, continuously changing environment with frequent interruptions.
• Independently analyze and research problems to determine the nature and provide resolutions.
• Perform multiple tasks and meet established timelines as well as coordinate various assignments and establish priorities.
• Provide quality customer service.

Minimum requirement:
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred requirements:
• One year level accounting experience plus Bachelor's.
• AHCCCS rules, policies and procedures, AHCCCS PMMIS mainframe systems, Oracle, ERATS, Windows Excel and Word, personal computer systems, Bank of America Cash Pro, and AFIS accounting system.
• Associates Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping is a plus.

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

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).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.