The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona's children through prevention, services, and support.Accountant 3Job Location: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLAN – 3003 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012Posting DetailsSalary: $30.1442 HRLY / $62,999.94 SalaryGrade: 22Closing Date: June28,2026Job SummaryThe purpose of this position is to prepare Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP) audited financial statements and various supplementary schedules. These financial statements and schedules are submitted to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The position applies U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and numerous accounting standards including Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements to ensure that the Agency's financial statements and schedules are prepared accurately and timely. In addition, the position will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the Agency in regards to CHPP funding.Job DutiesPrepares CMDP audited financial statements and various supplementary schedules. Creates account analysis schedules with variance explanations and footnotes. Prepares analysis of accounts, revenue and expense and updates trending reports. Performs analysis from Income Statement to Balance Sheet accounts. Assists manager with yearly financial statement audit.Conducts quarterly revenue and expenditure reconciliation. Uses automated accounting systems and applications to retrieve and review data files, analyze information, track revenues and/or expenditures, and analyze contracts status.Performs closing of the general ledger and prepares financial reports during month-end closing. Updates procedures, compiles monthly reports and provides supporting documentation for audits. Analyzes accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.Updates KPI metrics and develops dashboards. Collects data and prepares monthly metrics, update graphics and dashboard presentation of financial statements. Assembles and summarizes data and presents findings, analyses, and recommendations to various stakeholders.Surveys operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems. Advises management about issues such as resource utilization and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Driving may be required.Other duties as assigned related to the position.Knowledge OfKnowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial dataGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accountingInternal control structures, and fiscal managementConsiderable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systemsComprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and proceduresWorking knowledge of financial research methodologiesSkills InConsiderable skill in analysis, interpretation and communication of financial dataAdvanced problem solvingCreating, revising and maintaining complex Excel worksheetsPerforming various queries in Access database filesVerbal and written communicationAttention to detailAbility ToComplete assignments accurately and timely with little to no supervisionWork cooperatively with internal and external customersMulti-task and change work priorities based on workload and situationsOrganizing and maintaining electronic files and records efficientlySelective Preference(s)CPA preferred.Pre-Employment RequirementsBachelor's Degree in accounting required; Two years' relevant work experience required.Requires the possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training. Employees may be required to use their transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration.Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.BenefitsAffordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plansTop-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans10 paid holidays per yearVacation time accrued at 4:00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 yearsSick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weeklyDeferred compensation planWellness plansBy providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.RetirementPositions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.Contact UsPersons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr