Description

The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Supervisor 2. The Accounting Supervisor 2, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, provides financial and accounting support to Departmental management and external partners, including the General Accounting Office (GAO) and the Auditor General’s Office (AGO). This role involves overseeing federal and state reports, assisting in the compilation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

This critical role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of our financial operations and maintaining strict compliance with all relevant governmental accounting regulations. The ideal candidate must have a comprehensive, expert-level understanding of the principles and pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and analyze all financial statements and reports, ensuring they are in strict accordance wth both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB standards. Lead the supporting document preparation for the compilation of the ACFR.
• Fund Accounting: Manage and maintain the general ledger for various governmental funds, including General, Fiduciary, and Enterprise funds and ensure various governmental fund sources are in compliance with GAAP.
• Compliance and Audits: Research, interpret, and implement new GASB pronouncements to ensure that the organization remains in full compliance.
• Provides comprehensive financial and accounting expertise to DES management and to external partners, such as the GAO and the AGO.
• Supports the Accounting Administration and DES program partners with the Department critical deliverables for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA) and Single Audit Requirements.
• Prepares complex financial statement reports and completion of high-level analyses within established guidelines.
• Interprets the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM) policies and procedures, GASB pronouncements, and the Monthly Financial Review (MFR).
• Directs and assigns a variety of accounting tasks as necessary for the completion of work for the Accounting Administration.