Accounting Supervisor

Overview

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: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Job Location:

Division of Financial Operations, Accounting Administration, 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: 95,000. Annually

Grade: 24

Closing Date:
Open until sufficient resumes are received

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who 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 is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Supervisor 2. The Accounting Supervisor 2, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, provides financial and accounting support to Departmental management and external partners, including the General Accounting Office (GAO) and the Auditor General’s Office (AGO). This role involves overseeing federal and state reports, assisting in the compilation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

This critical role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of our financial operations and maintaining strict compliance with all relevant governmental accounting regulations. The ideal candidate must have a comprehensive, expert-level understanding of the principles and pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (one to two days a week in the office/hoteling or based on business needs).

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare, review, and analyze all financial statements and reports, ensuring they are in strict accordance with GAAP and GASB standards. Lead the supporting document preparation for the compilation of the ACFR.
• Fund Accounting:
  Manage and maintain the general ledger for various governmental funds, including General, Fiduciary, and Enterprise funds and ensure various governmental fund sources are in compliance with GAAP.
• Compliance and Audits:
  Research, interpret, and implement new GASB pronouncements to ensure that the organization remains in full compliance.
• Provides comprehensive financial and accounting expertise to DES management and to external partners, such as the GAO and the AGO.
• Supports the Accounting Administration and DES program partners with the Department critical deliverables for the ACFR, SEFA and Single Audit Requirements.
• Prepares complex financial statement reports and completion of high-level analyses within established guidelines.
• Interprets the SAAM policies and procedures, GASB pronouncements, and the Monthly Financial Review (MFR).
• Directs and assigns a variety of accounting tasks as necessary for the completion of work for the Accounting Administration.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Extensive knowledge in Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding the ACFR, SEFA and the Single Audit Requirements.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including…