Accounting Specialist 1
PHOENIX
Thursday, 04 June 2026
This position is responsible for providing a variety of financially based administrative services for the agency. Job Duties: Auditing fire billing invoices and preparing fire receivables. Processing vendor invoices and any other agency payable using the appropriate state system (AZ 360). Reconciling and paying card payments (Purchase Card and Fuel Card). Processing all federal grant financial activity. Recording all fixed and memo assets in the AZ 360 system. Processing any other financial transaction as necessary for the agency. Assisting with forestry project financial work as required. Processing agency payroll and agency employee travel claims and associated duties therein as required. Filing and archiving transactions. Other duties as assigned as related to the position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Government accounting practices and techniques Generally accepted accounting principles Arizona State Systems (HRIS, APP, AZ 360) Microsoft Office and Google Suite Financial Documenting Federal Grants financial reporting and tracking requirements. Skills in: Analytical Computer Strong Math Work organization and time management Written and verbal communication Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Ability to: Complete tasks timely and accurately Follow directives proficiently Provide excellent customer service Multitask in an ever changing environment Meeting deadlines Work Independently as well as work effectively within a team Selective Preference(s): Accounting Degree, or 5 years of accounting work experience, or at least two years of Arizona State Government accounting experience including working with any or all of these state systems: AZ 360, HRIS, or APP. Experience in processing payroll is preferred.