Accounting Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Address: 1688 West Adams Street
Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $22.00 hourly (DOE)

Grade: 16

Closing Date: November 30 2025

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS) we are committed to serving and honoring Veterans Service Members and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for an outstanding Accounting Specialist.

Your rewards:
Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
Professional Growth: You will engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).

Your contribution:
Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings training sessions and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to become a benefits subject matter expert (SME) while improving your knowledge skills and abilities

Job Duties:

Receives reviews and processes agency vendor invoices for payment (including transfers) in accordance with SAAM and agency policies & procedures.
Verifies documentation to include purchase orders receipts and delivery slips.
Reconciles vendor statements to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of the transactions.
Reviews bi-weekly Employee Time Entry.
Processes payroll adjustments ASRS and FMLA forms direct deposits and handwrites.
Responds to and resolves payroll inquiries.
Assists with payroll reports and audits.
Processes agency travel and employee reimbursement claims in accordance with State and agency policies & procedures in HRIS AFIS and/or any other travel system as required.
Coordinates with agency staff vendors stakeholders and other State agencies in replying to inquiries resolving discrepancies and processing accounting and payroll transactions including inter- and intra-agency transfers.
Processes deposits both physical cash/check and on-line/EFT for the agency through the State Treasurers Office using AFIS and according to SAAM and agency policies and procedures.
Maintains spreadsheets and logs participates in FSD staff meetings and Arizona Management System meetings and assists in developing Standard Work as assigned and directed.
Files accounting and payroll transaction records in electronic and paper format as needed required and directed.
Processes invoices through the procurement system.
Verifies accounting line information prior to PO being issued.
May assist with fixed assets inventory surplus property and related duties

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Statewide policies and regulations governing the agency.
Department policies and procedures.
Principles concepts practices methods and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
Procurement rules and regulations.
Fund Accounting
State automated systems such as; the Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS) Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and/or other automated payroll systems and online procurement systems
Basic principles techniques and methods of employee training
Basic Arizona Management System (AMS) principles methods and techniques

Skill in:
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Customer service skills
Basic math
Research
Analytical and problem solving skills
Decision making
Record keeping
Working with computers
Time management

The ability to:
Maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
Work under tight deadlines
Maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employee information

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate will possess experience in governmental accounting and a background in employee training or cross-training initiatives.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position may require driving in the course of conducting State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employee who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks and must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.11).

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: Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at and 602.781.7032 for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Required Experience:

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