DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Business and Finance

Salary:  $57K-$63K

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

This position will be responsible for work of considerable difficulty assisting in the reporting and analysis of business and fiscal management functions. The Agency receives a portion of its funding from Federal Grants. This position will work closely with Division/ programs in providing the necessary fiscal and business information needed. Position will be responsible for data manipulation, analyzing financial and statistical reports and reporting this information to all levels of management. Position will work closely with program management as well as other offices within the Agency regarding human resources, budget, procurement and accounting.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

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.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly statistical reports on state and federal fund sources. Utilize AZ360, Tableau, and Anaplan for all budget and expenditure tracking. Utilize any other financial tools as appropriate. Monitor funds, revenue and available cash/fund balance to determine program longevity. Assist in forecasting and tracking agency fee fund revenues and program expenditures to determine appropriate fee levels.
• Confer with section managers and division directors to develop program financial plans and budget preparation. Prepare budget load and transfer documents. Work in conjunction with senior budget analysts to deliver a high level of budgetary and financial support to program staff.
  

• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability; proven experience being detail oriented and meeting deadlines
• Experience in Public and/or Environmental setting
• Moderate to advanced experience in Excel
• Skills in interpersonal, written and verbal communication; critical thinking; organization; project prioritizing and time management maintaining business records through automated financial and budgetary systems; accounting methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and concepts; forecasting techniques; resource allocation methodologies.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and effectively communicate complex financial data; communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers; successfully initiate and maintain complex relations; work and be productive in one-on-one and group settings; balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; lead a team and take the lead on projects.
  

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance or business administration OR minimum 3 years experience in such fields as personnel, budget analysis, purchasing, accounting, data processing or related administrative services work.

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
· Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
· Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
· A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
· A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
· An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
· We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
· We offer 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

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.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.