Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Office of the Economic Opportunity Mission:
Strengthen Arizona’s workforce and economy. The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) coordinates workforce development strategy and evaluation, monitors the state's tax and regulatory competitiveness, and produces labor market, economic and demographic research and analysis. OEO is also home to the Arizona Finance Authority, which offers innovative, responsible, and sustainable financing solutions for public and private borrowers.

1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000

Grade: 20

Closing Date:
Open until business needs are met

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant II position performs professional accounting work involving the practical application of accounting principles, theories, and concepts beyond entry-level tasks. This position will perform day-to-day grant accounting and financial management activities for the Rural Health Workforce Development and Training Program (RHTP) administered by the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) under subaward from AHCCCS. The position is grant-funded and employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Arizona’s Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling $.92 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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.

• Accounting Operations & Analysis:
  • Track and analyze expenditures across all RHTP components, including rural education and training expansion, financial incentives for rural practice, provider upskilling and residency support, training capacity grants, and the Arizona Healthcare Workforce Project and Rural Innovation Learning Network.
  • Review and analyze fiscal transactions including billings, invoices, payments, payroll, and other financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
  • Examine financial statements and accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with GAAP and other applicable requirements.
  • Reconcile financial reports and accounting data, identifying discrepancies and resolving routine issues.
  • Maintain agency ledgers and accounting records, ensuring timely and accurate posting of transactions.
  • Apply accounting principles to assigned systems or functions with increasing independence.
• Fiscal Management & Controls:
  • Support effective fiscal management by analyzing and evaluating accounting and reporting systems, procedures, and methods.
  • Support financial aspects of Requests for Grant Applications (RGAs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), subawards, and contracts, including budget review and financial compliance checks.
  • Support internal control structures through review of reconciliations, documentation, and transaction processing.
  • Monitor compliance with agency policies, federal regulations, and state requirements.
  • Identify potential accounting or…