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State of Arizona · 1 week ago

ACCOUNTANT III

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) is dedicated to enhancing Arizona's workforce and creating opportunities for well-paying jobs. The Accountant III role involves providing financial oversight for the OEO and the Arizona Finance Authority, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, managing budgets, and overseeing fiscal transactions.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establishing tables of accounts and assigning entries to the proper categories, and ensuring that all accounting records and financial statements remain accurate, complete, and in strict conformance with procedural standards

In addition to preparing monthly invoices, you will support long-term compliance by reviewing budget revisions and ensuring that every financial activity remains consistent with specific grant regulations

To keep stakeholders informed, you will regularly create and update budget performance reports that compare actual costs against projected figures, ensuring fiscal sustainability

By monitoring revenue, billing, and anticipated obligations, you ensure that all agency financial activities remain within legal and administrative boundaries

This includes conducting periodic self-audits to identify areas for corrective action and responding promptly to documentation requests

Ongoing oversight of grant-funded budgets is essential, requiring you to initiate fiscal adjustments and budget modifications as needed

Maintaining strict adherence to the Arizona State Accounting Manual, GAAP, and all relevant state and federal regulations

This role requires ensuring that all grant expenditures align perfectly with approved budgets and project milestones

Maintain oversight of federal, state, and local funding guidelines and prepare for both internal and external audits

Responsible for reviewing contracts and awards to distinguish between allowable and unallowable expenses

Comprehensive management of general ledgers and account reconciliations to ensure financial integrity

Liaison for partner organizations, overseeing the collection and documentation of their financial data

Track revenue and verify funding availability before authorizing any new expenditures or approvals

Analyzing and approving critical fiscal transactions, including billings, invoices, and payments

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFinancial modelingForecastingAutomated financial systemsFederalState regulationsOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of government accounting

Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems

Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials, such as federal regulations

Federal and State accounting laws, rules, and procedures

Of Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals

Internal control structures and fiscal management

General office practices and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data

Federal, state, and local regulations related to economic development programs

Independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved