ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2

Overview

An organization serving Arizona is seeking an Accounting Specialist 2 for the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), State Disbursement Unit (SDU). This role performs technical and specialized accounting and fiscal work to support receipting and disbursing client funds, maintain and organize fiscal data, and research and summarize specialized or technical information.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based on 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

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Review financial requests, fiscal documents, and audit financial requests for payment refunds.
• Release adjustments and pay history corrections/changes to ensure compliance with court orders, federal and state regulations, policy and procedure, and functionality.
• Research and analyze case issues/scenarios for accuracy and determine corrective action.
• Maintain daily, monthly, and annual schedules, spreadsheets, and charts to track approvals, rejections, and collections of state owed monies.
• Provide guidance and training to SDU staff and Child Support Services Officers on reviewing, calculating, preparing, processing, and ensuring the appropriate distribution and disbursement of child support payments and fees.
• Review and analyze algorithms for distribution and disbursement of payments and complete financial research for child support enforcement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of:
  • Government accounting and fiscal management
  • Accounts payable, receivable, and account reconciliation
  • Payment processing and disbursement methodology
• Skill in:
  • Analyzing and interpreting financial data
  • Interpersonal, oral, and written communication
  • Proficient use of computer software applications (Microsoft Office applications and Google tools)
  • Time management, organization, and problem solving
• Ability to:
  • Multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; handle multiple priority projects and adapt to changing priorities; respond to unanticipated requests and elevate issues when necessary
  • Maintain confidentiality and safeguard information
  • Learn child support policy and procedures impacting distribution and disbursement of related payments and collections
  • Learn State Disbursement fiscal responsibility, accounting, and audit methods related to the position; make mathematical calculations and determinations
  • Maintain frequent communication with the team and Supervisor

Selective Preference

• One-year level accounting experience, plus Bachelor’s; additional years of accounting experience may substitute for degree.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• If driving or the use of a vehicle is required as an essential function to conduct State business, then Driver’s License Requirements apply.
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $47,799.86
• Grade: 18
• Closing Date: Open Until Fill

Benefits include:

• 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:

• State employees are required to participate in ASRS and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.
• ASRS is a defined benefit plan providing for life-long income upon retirement.
• Option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program.

Location

Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007