ACCOUNTANT 4

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Accountant 4 for the Division of Financial Operations, Accounting Administration.

This role involves functioning as an agile Financial Project Lead, performing complex operational and cost accounting activities by applying established accounting principles to rotating, project-based assignments across the agency. The position serves as a technical expert focused on assessing, designing, and implementing GAAP-compliant financial frameworks for newly implemented programs, specialized initiatives, and existing processes.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Statement Review:

  • Perform senior-level accounting activities by applying established accounting principles, theories, and concepts to difficult rotating, project-based assignments.
  • Review and approve complex financial statements and reports for completeness, accuracy, and strict conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other specific accounting requirements.

• CAFR & SEFA Compilation Support:

  • Schedule work papers and conduct research and analysis of financial data used in the compilation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) or other critical financial reports (SEFA).
  • Ensure assigned project frameworks and financial data rollups are fully audit-compliant and support state and federal reporting mandates.

• Internal Control & System Maintenance:

  • Maintain a strong internal control structure through comprehensive review of reconciliations, financial data, procedures, and controls across targeted agency programs and centralized accounts.
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems (SOPs) to resolve identified business and financial problems.

• Independent Problem Solving & Training:

  • Independently resolve problems and questions presented by management regarding complex accounting transactions, policies, and procedures.
  • Train lower-level accountants on newly established frameworks and ensure a seamless operational handoff upon project completion.

Requirements

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field is required.
  • Plus two years’ experience as an Accountant 2, 3 or equivalent.

• Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the 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).

• Driver’s License (if applicable):

  • If the position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then Driver’s License Requirements apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA License preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $78,543 - $100,100.00
• Grade: 24

Benefits package includes:

• 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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave — up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Retirement requirement:

• State employees are required to participate in ASRS and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.
• Option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program.

Location

• Division of Financial Operations, Accounting Administration
• 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details

• Closing Date: November 9, 2026

Equal Opportunity

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.