Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee complex financial operations, payroll reconciliation, fund management, reporting, and daily accounting activities. This role will lead and support the accounting team while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple financial systems and funding sources.

The ideal candidate will have strong government or public sector accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and hands-on knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and accounting system management.

Review, approve, and oversee accounting transactions processed within AZ360

Review ACH transactions and ensure timely and accurate processing

Reconcile AZ360 funds against Cash Flow Worksheets within established monthly deadlines

Download and maintain monthly ASAP/AZ360 reporting documentation for reconciliation purposes

Review General Fund Status reports and monitor financial activity

Oversee and approve LGTS reconciliations completed by accounting staff

Manage the drawing, tracking, coding, and payment processing for ADEQ and payroll-related transactions

Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure accurate coding allocations across departments

Coordinate payroll reporting updates and communicate required changes to leadership

Manage employee travel claims and reimbursement processing

Support annual budget preparation and financial planning activities

Provide funding codes for requisitions and financial transactions

Maintain and manage the organization’s Chart of Accounts structure and naming conventions

Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff and new team members

Support implementation of new accounting sub-systems and process improvements

Assist with the development of long-term accounting procedures and operational controls

Prepare MBE/WBE reports and support internal and external audit requests

Prepare and manage disbursement claims for grant-related and augmentation funds

Track and monitor interest payments from the State Treasurer’s Office and maintain accurate records

Complete internal audits, corrective actions, expense reporting adjustments, and federal financial reporting requirements

Coordinate arbitration-related payment processing and purchase order management

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Strong accounting and financial reconciliation experience

Previous management or team leadership experience

Experience reviewing and approving financial transactions

Payroll processing and payroll reconciliation experience

Experience with budgeting, audits, and financial reporting

Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and ERP platforms

Strong Excel and reporting skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Government, municipality, or public sector accounting experience

Experience with federal financial reporting (FFRs)

Knowledge of grant accounting and fund management

Experience with accounting system implementations or process improvement initiatives

Familiarity with:

AZ360 FIN & HRM

eCivis

APP

Dot Staff

Strong attention to detail

Leadership and mentorship mindset

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Process-driven and highly organized

Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments