DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $34,221.20 - $41,275.52 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: Opened Until Filled

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The DES, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 2 with the State Disbursement Unit (SDU). This position is responsible for performing technical and specialized accounting and fiscal tasks for the purpose of receipting and disbursing client funds; organizing, coding, and maintaining fiscal data; researching and summarizing specialized or technical information.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Review financial requests, fiscal documents and audit financial request for payment refunds.
- Release adjustments and pay history corrections/changes for compliance with court orders, federal and state regulations, policy and procedure and functionality.
- Research and analyze case issues/scenarios for accuracy and determine corrective action.
- Maintain daily, monthly, and annual schedules, spreadsheets and charts to track approvals, rejections, collections of state owed monies.
- Provide guidance/training to SDU staff and Child Support Services Officers in reviewing, calculating, preparing, processing and ensuring the appropriate distribution and disbursement of child support payments and fees.
- Review and analyze algorithms for distribution and disbursement of payments and complete financial research for child support enforcement.

Knowledge of:
- Government accounting and fiscal management.
- Accounts payable, receivable, and account reconciliation.
- Payment processing and disbursement methodology.

Skill in:
- Proficient in analysis and interpretation of financial data.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in computer software applications, i.e. Microsoft Office applications and Google tools.
- Effective time management, organization, and problem solving.

Ability to:
- Multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; handle multiple priority projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard information and learn child support policy and procedures that impact the distribution and disbursement of related payments and collections.
- Learn State Disbursement fiscal responsibility, accounting and audit methods related to the position; make mathematical calculations and determinations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

- One-year level accounting experience, plus Bachelor’s; additional years of accounting experience may substitute degree.

- 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
- Successfully pass background and reference check; 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).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
- Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
- Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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 

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Devon Pichon at (602) 743-1490 or dpichon@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (602) 542-8900. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.