Accountant III

Overview

ARIZONA BOARD OF NURSING. The mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely. The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing education programs. The mission, derived from the Nursing Practice Act, supersedes the interest of any individual, the nursing profession, or any special interest group.

Accountant III

Job Location:

1740 West Adams Street Suite 200 Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details: Hourly Pay Range: $22.86 - $32.48<  >

Grade: 22
This position will remain open until filled

The Accountant III works under minimal supervision of the Fiscal Officer of the Arizona Board of Nursing and performs professional accounting work requiring the standardized application of established accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices.

This position is the primary accountant responsible for procurement invoicing, entering accounting transactions, grant expense review & tracking, updating the agency s budget actuals and payroll processing.

The work completed by Accountant III requires a high degree of technical knowledge and competency.

• The Accountant III is responsible for processing payroll adjustments; credit card reporting, fixed asset accounting, inventory, assisting in the loading of agency budgets, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and adherence to financial standards and regulations; accounts payable and receivable, travel, general ledger, daily accounting processes, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, federal grants expense tracking and general ledger. This position collaborates on a wide variety of accounting tasks such as maintaining ledgers, recording entries, participating in the updating of budget actuals process, and interacting with vendors.
• Reviews ledger accounts for all transactions on an ongoing basis. Conducts the reconciliation of reports and financial data, identifies or corrects inconsistencies or errors. Ensures costs are properly allocated to the appropriate federal, state or other funding sources.
• Lead in the development and update of desk procedures and assist with the development of policies and procedures for the Fiscal Services area. Assist in the streamlining processes or procedures related to Fiscal Services, when applicable.
• Support in training Fiscal Services staff; providing solutions and making recommendations for improvement on identified financial problems; researching SAAM guidance on a variety of topics.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems.
• Working knowledge of financial research methodologies.
• Internal control structures, and fiscal management.

• Skills: Collaborating with team members and other agency personnel to achieve shared goals.
• Multi-tasking and adaptability to changing priorities on a regular basis.
• Strong analytical skill in researching and reviewing financial data.
• Microsoft Excel & Word, Google Sheets & Docs.
• Good written and verbal communication.

• Ability: Critical thinking in resolving questions and problems presented by all customers.
• Communicate timely, professionally and productively with supervisor.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret financial data.
• To work independently and as part of a team.
• Embrace change and learn new skills.

Bachelor s Degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university; OR a Bachelor s degree in a related…