Financial Specialist I (Job 2910)

JOB TITLE:
Financial Specialist I

JOB #:
2910

DIVISION:
Administrative Services Finance Office

HIRING SALARY:
$44,597.00 annualized ($21.44 hourly)

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position performs a variety of complex financial and accounting responsibilities essential to the daily operations of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), routine monitoring for compliance with established policies and procedures, provide accounting, and administrative support to Financial Office managers, and technical assistance to internal and external customers, including auditors.

Prepare, review, verify and process accounting transactions, including purchase requisitions, claims, journal entries, revenue deposits, program disbursements, revenue/expense transfers. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, demonstrating the necessary job skills and proficiency is required. The successful candidate must also have a demonstrable track record of reliability and excellent performance in a finance setting. This position requires attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize high volume of work to meet recurring deadlines. This position also requires the ability to use automated spreadsheets and other fiscal record keeping systems. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. As well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

The preferred candidate will have experience in the governmental sector specifically relating to the finance and accounting arena.

Travel level: None

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 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
• 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. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).