Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Arizona State Agency - Contract Opportunity POSITION DETAILS Location: Phoenix AZ — Hybrid (1 day per month in office) Pay Rate: $26.50/hr W2 or $30.47/hr 1099 Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Contract: 06/01/2026 to 12/31/2026 Positions Available: 1 Closing: 5/12/2026 at 3:00 PM Arizona Time ROLE SUMMARY This is a contract staff augmentation opportunity supporting an Arizona state agency. The selected candidate will work directly with agency staff in a professional environment. EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, or business administration OR Master's degree in business or public administration CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Valid certification must be submitted with resume. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Management Experience - BQ38LV3 - Period Expense Reporting and Adjustments - Federal Financial Reporting (FFRs) - Software: eCivis, APP, AZ360 FIN & HRM, DotStaff (Essential) HOW TO APPLY Send resume to [email protected] Subject: Accounting Manager — Phoenix AZ — [Your Name] --- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS — Please read before applying This role is open to local Phoenix AZ candidates only. US Citizens and Green Card holders only — no visa sponsorship now or in the future. If you are on OPT, STEM OPT, H1B, F1, or any visa requiring sponsorship please do not apply. All required skills must appear explicitly on your resume or your application will not be reviewed. We reply to all qualified applicants within 48 hours. Before applying please confirm YES to all 5: 1. Currently located in Phoenix AZ or surrounding areas? 2. US Citizen or Green Card holder with no sponsorship needed now or ever? 3. All required skills listed explicitly on your resume? 4. Pay rate of $26.50/hr W2 or $30.47/hr 1099 acceptable? 5. Available for in-person interview within 1 week and start within 2 weeks of offer?

Requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Review and approve Accountant IV Transactions in AZ360 and ensure that AZ360 transactions are

processed

• Review ACHs from Accountant IV

• Reconcile AZ360 Funds to the Cash Flow Worksheets by 2nd business day of the next month

o Oct, Jan, April, July – by 1st business day of the next month

• Download ASAP/AZ360 screens on the first of every month

o Attach to email for the Monthly Reconciliation, Send to Controller

• Review General Fund Status – BQ90LV1

• Review and approve LGTS Reconciliation from Accountant III and Accountant IV

• Draw, track, code, and pay ADEQ & Payroll and ensure they are processed timely

• Payroll Reconciliation

o Ensure that team members are charging correct codes

o Changes to be reported to the Business Operations Administrator

• Review Payroll Processing and Reporting from Controller.

• Manage Travel Claims

• Review and approve monthly investment splits from Accountant IV

• Budget Preparation

• Provide Funding Codes for Requisitions and other Transactions

• Manage Chart of Accounts - structure and naming

• Supervise/Train Accounting Team and New Employees

• New Sub-System Questions and Implementations

• Assist in building Long-Term Water Augmentation Accounting Procedures

• Prepare MBE/WBE reports

• Assists in Audits

BACKUP DUTIES

• Review Bond Proceeds for Accountant IV

• Monthly Cash & Loan Report

• Review and Approve AZ360 transactions for Accounting Team

• Manage and prepare disbursement claims for Water Conservation Grant Fund and Long-Term Water

Augmentation

• Prepare any Fund adjustments that are needed using transfer transactions in AZ360

• Track all interest payments from the State Treasurer’s Office. That includes ensuring correct postings

and maintaining records

• Reconcile Monthly Investment Splits

• Prepare for Arbitration, make sure PO is created and paid when completed

• Complete internal audits and corrective actions for various accounting operations