ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address:  2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ  85004

Salary: $43,981 - $72,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Operations Division /Budget & Finance Section is seeking a Budget Analyst.

This position will provide financial and budgetary support to the assigned program. This includes the preparation and review of monthly financial reports, in addition, to meeting and presenting reports to assigned programs. The incumbent will be responsible for the development of budget requirements for state Inter Agency Service Agreements and monitor spending trends, staffing levels, and prepare other comprehensive analyses. The incumbent will participate in the development of the annual budget submission and coordinate with leadership and assigned programs for the preparation of funding requests.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week  based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. 

Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, division budget, and budget related reports to ensure accurate reporting and sustainable cash flow that comply with agency, state, and federal policies.

Review and approve all personnel action forms for the division, maintain position control up to date, and other applicable HRIS systems.

Attends meetings with programs and present financial reports.

Develop Annual ISA contract requirements, monitor cash flow, and prepare reports as needed to maintain compliance with agreements.

Assists with the annual budget submission.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of principles and practices of government finance and operations.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the state accounting manual and guidelines.

SKILLS
• Effectively interpret and analyze requirements and data. Develop and conduct effective presentation.
• Extensive skills and experience working with Microsoft Office software for the preparation of business correspondence and comprehensive reports.
• Clear and concise communication, both orally and in written.

ABILITIES
• Effectively communicate with internal and external contacts.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner to outside agencies.
• Interact effectively with individuals at all business levels involving a variety of situations which requires tact, judgment, and composure.
• Establish priorities and work with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration.

• Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• 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:
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
Student Loan Assistance

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.