ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Housing is the foundation for success. We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to live.

Job Location:

Address: 1100 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

Posting Details:

Salary: $55,000 - $68,000 

Grade: 20

Salary determined by experience.

Position will remain open until business needs are met.

Job Summary:

This position will perform work of significant volume in the Finance & Accounting Division. Duties include accounting tasks associated with accounting for state and federally funded programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and U.S. Treasury. Performs additional duties as assigned, related to the position.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

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, shall be performed within Arizona.

Job Duties:

 

This position will be responsible for performing financial procedures, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, requiring the standardized application of established accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. Review and/or conduct the reconciliation of reports and financial data, identifying or correcting inconsistencies or errors. Use State's Financial Information System and other applications to retrieve and review data, analyze information, track revenues and expenditures, and track contracts status. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy and completeness.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Performs high-volume accounting and transactional processing. 
• Supports accounting functions for state and federally funded programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 
• Executes financial procedures including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) using established accounting principles, concepts, and practices. 
• Reviews and reconciles financial reports and data, identifying and correcting discrepancies or errors.
• Utilizes state financial systems and related applications to retrieve data, analyze information, and monitor revenues, expenditures, and contract status. 
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness. 
• Maintaining contracts, encumbrances, and vendor records within State of Arizona financial systems (AZ360). 
• Processing deposits, payments, refunds, and other financial transactions accurately and timely. 
• Supporting PCard, Ghost Card, Fleet, and payment-related activities as needed. 
• Maintaining ledgers and performing reconciliations across multiple funding sources. 
• Providing general administrative accounting support, including monitoring shared inboxes and responding to inquiries.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, related to the position.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for remote positions.

Highly desirable candidates will have experience with the State of Arizona’s Financial Management System (AZ360) and familiarity with the reporting system, infoAdvantage. A strong understanding of accounting principles and practices is preferred, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace applications. Knowledge of applicable state and federal accounting regulations is considered advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing accounting support functions within state government / federal grant-funded environment and be able to work independently with minimal training. Demonstrates exceptional organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage high-volume workloads and produce accurate, comprehensive reports while meeting tight deadlines. The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and professionalism when collaborating with agency personnel to obtain information for reporting purposes, are also required.

Selective Preference(s):

 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

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. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

Contact Us:

While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews. Visit housing.az.gov for comprehensive information on the Arizona Department of Housing. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.