• Job Description

  Req#: 518531

  DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision that every child, adult, and family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to make Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.

  ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 1

  Job Location:

  Address: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
  400 West Congress Street, Suite 500, Tucson, Arizona 85701

  Posting Details:

  Salary: $35,000 - $37,000
  

  Grade: 16
  

  Closing Date: June 22, 2023

  Job Summary:

  Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or Click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!
  
  The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 1. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

  This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

  The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

  Job Duties:

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Review, analyze, monitor & maintain accurate individual member accounts do not exceed Federal resource limit. Establish budgets & setup recurring payments that are within monthly benefits received. Engage in collection activities &/or recommend contract action to Office of Licensing, Certification, & Regulation & Quality Assurance on any findings of misuse of members' benefits.
  • Approve/Deny request for funds, issue & mail out payments by check. Approve/Deny monthly expense ledgers & onetime special funds expenditures. Review Social Security income & Room/Board billing for variances or discrepancies, report/request expedient resolution.
  • Report delinquent items to our Qualified Vendors/Providers for resolution. Provide & explain procedure &/or policy on valid use of member funds, submission of monthly expense ledgers &/or one-time special expenditures.
  

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  Knowledge in:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
  • DDD Services & Social Security Benefits
  • Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting
  • Maintenance of financial accounts and records
  • Preparation of balance sheets, financial statements, summaries, audits, reconciliation and other reports
  • Researching cash deposits, cash receipts, expenditures, and revenue reconciliation
  • Public speaking.
  Skills In:
  • Summarizing and analyzing large amounts of information and data.
  • Reading, understanding and interpreting complex issues, rules, regulations and policies.
  • Advanced skills in Google Suite, Excel, Gmail, Rep Payee Program Software.
  • Working as a contributing member of a cohesive work group.
  Ability to:
  • Provide Clear and concise documentation
  • Reconcile accounts with a great deal of detail and accuracy
  • Calculate, analyze and reconcile data.
  • Resolve interpersonal issues, provide training to mixed groups of diverse backgrounds.
  

  Selective Preference(s):

  The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  • The preferred candidate would have knowledge of Social Security benefits. Twelve (12) semester hours OR one (1) year of accounting experience

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • 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: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
  • Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
  • 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 Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  • Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Wellness plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stipend Opportunities
  • Infant at Work Program
  • Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
  • Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
  • Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
  

  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. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

  For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  Retirement:

  State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
  On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

  Contact Us:

  For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Jasmine Rodgers at 480-326-5160 or jrodgers@azdes.gov.
  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-326-5160 or jrodgers@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
  

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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