Accounting Assets Accounting Specialist

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 (DFO), Accounting Administration. Address: 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Salary: $45,000.00-$47,800.00

Grade: 18

Closing Date:
July 9, 2026

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. This position is for an experienced, highly motivated Fixed Assets Accounting Specialist 2 who works under the direction of the Fixed Asset Manager to perform data entry, verify transactions, correct entries, resolve rejected transactions, and assist with reports.

The role may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based on the department’s business needs and performance expectations. The State of Arizona promotes a flexible work culture; all remote work should be performed within the state unless an exception is authorized.

• Data entry
• Reviews, verifies, or analyzes the work of other employees for quality control
• Resolve technical work, procedural problems, and questions presented by other employees
• Verify accuracy, timeliness, and proper preparation of correct pay and distribution codes and sequence numbers
• Compile information and draft periodic reports regarding activities of the work unit
• Maintain ledger accounts for all transactions
• Calculate fiscal data for periodic reports and correct computations as needed

• Knowledge in:
  • Principles, methods, and practices of fiscal and financial record keeping
  • Procedures, methods, and office equipment used in statistical record keeping; rules and regulations for the work system of the Department
  • General office procedures; related laws and ordinances; and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Suite applications
• Skilled in:
  • Communicating effectively through oral and written media
  • Maintaining ledgers and journals; performing math and research; entering financial data with attention to detail and accuracy; analyzing and interpreting fiscal data; organizing and maintaining precise records; time management; and customer service
  • Establishing priorities among conflicting needs
  • Preparing written reports and business correspondence
• Ability to:
  • Understand, interpret, and apply fundamental accounting principles and general fiscal and financial record‑keeping practices
  • Accurately and efficiently analyze and interpret fiscal and statistical information
  • Reconcile records and reports; maintain confidentiality
  • Work collaboratively in a team setting, and work independently without supervision when required

The ideal candidate for this position will have one year of accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting. Experience using state accounting systems and Human Resources Information systems is preferred.

Driving or use of a vehicle is an essential function of this job. Workers must possess a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass all required license record checks, maintain an acceptable driving record, and, when using a personally owned vehicle on state business, maintain the statutorily required liability insurance. 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.

All newly hired state employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and…