Accounting Specialist 2

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

FISCAL OPERATIONS

800 W. Washington Street, Suite 615

Phoenix AZ 85013

Salary: $47,558.27 - $57,558.27

Anticipated Salary: $52,558.27

Grade: 18

Closing Date:
August 12th, 2026

Provide Payroll services support by serving as the primary point of contact for employee and Agency payroll inquiries. Perform payroll and accounting functions including payroll amendments, direct deposits, federal and state tax processing, employee reimbursements, incentive payments, payroll reporting, travel reimbursement processing, ASRS ending payroll verifications, payroll communications, and employee time record approvals while delivering high-quality customer service.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office).

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.

Serve as the primary point of contact for Payroll services by responding to employee and Agency inquiries, researching payroll issues, maintaining the payroll mailbox, answering phone and email inquiries, resolving customer concerns, and providing timely, accurate and professional customer service.

Utilizing automated accounting system (AZ360) to review time and attendance reports to determine payroll amendments. Process amendments, direct deposits, federal and state tax changes, and any payroll entries while ensuring compliance with payroll policies and procedures.

Utilizing automated accounting system (AZ360) to process merit and spot incentives, generate recurring payroll reports to support payroll operations, compliance and decision making. Audit and process or approve travel reimbursement Eforms, assist employees with travel inquiries, and ensure reimbursements are processed accurately and timely.

Process Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) ending payroll verifications and compile required documentation to process.

• Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA).
• Payroll Policies and Statutes.
• Above average Travel Policies and Statutes.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Automated Accounting System.
• Financial Reporting.
• Microsoft (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace applications and general databases.

• Analytical - To interpret financial data and correct errors.
• Data entry- to record transactions in accounting system.
• Strong research techniques.
• Oral and Written Communication Skills to effectively communicate with other units/departments.
• Effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Accurately record data in accounting, payroll, and travel systems.
• Interpret State and Federal Statutes and Policies.

• To work well with others.
• To professionally communicate with others.
• To understand and anticipate constituent and stakeholder concerns.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Organization and time management to make sure job responsibilities are completed in a timely manner.
• Handle unexpected workloads effectively.
• Understand and comply with State Rules, Policies and Statues.
• Ensure data transactions entered in the Accounting, AZ360, and Travel software comply with applicable State and Federal Statutes, Policies and Rules.
• Well versed in Travel reimbursements.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. 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,…