ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address:  2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ  85004

Salary: $36,779 - $46,200 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Operation Division/Budget & Finance Section is seeking an Accounting Specialist 2. This position is responsible for payroll and travel related activities. Reviews, prepares and inputs payroll, travel and employee reimbursement claims into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including leave payouts, prior period adjustments, overtime requests, travel claims, and employee expense reimbursements. Will be responsible for running various payroll, travel and employee reimbursement related reports to identify inconsistencies and errors through the use of InfoAdvantage, Data Warehouse, HRIS and Crystal Reports. Will responsible for maintaining the travel and employee reimbursement logs. Will need to ensure that all claims are in compliance with the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and all applicable Federal and State laws, policies, and procedures. Position may also be assigned components of accounts payable and general ledger.

This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

• Logs in all Travel Claims, 509s, Untimely Filed Claims, Employee Reimbursement Claims.
• Reviews travel claims and employee reimbursement claims for accuracy and complete the "Agency Travel Use Only" portion of the travel claim. Then input the travel claims into HRIS.
• Review payroll prior period adjustments and other payroll manual adjustments and input them into HRIS.
• Update the Travel & Employee Reimbursement Logs after the close of every pay period to indicate the claims that have been paid. Review the log for any unpaid claims to ensure all are paid and processed timely.
• Reconcile the claims processed in HRIS with the PR135 report.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of governmental accounting, internal control structures, and fiscal management.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of accounting systems, including the use of various software packages.
Knowledge of the State of Arizona (SAAM) accounting manual and applicable agency manuals.
Knowledge of data processing techniques as it applies to accounting practices.
Knowledge of the processes of State government.

SKILL
Analytical skills
Computer skills (including advanced spreadsheet and database skills)
Communications skills (both oral and written)
Critical thinking
Interpersonal skills
Multitasking skills

ABILITY
Ability to produce high quality deliverables, under short time constraints, for a sustained period of time.
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information.
Ability to analyze financial data.

One year governmental accounting experience equivalent to a Fiscal Services Specialist II; OR completion of at least 12 semester hours of accounting from an accredited college or university and two years professional level accounting experience in business or industry. Ideal Candidates will have some governmental accounting background, excellent communication skills, systems knowledge and a passion for working in a challenging and fast-paced Public Service work environment.

• All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

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).

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Student Loan Assistance
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
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

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

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.