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GAME AND FISH DEPTDelivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT 1Job Location:Address: 5000 W Carefree Highway, Phoenix, ArizonaPosting Details:Hiring Hourly Range: $23.00 - $27.00Grade: 19Closing Date: 09/22/2024Job Summary:ACCOUNTANT 1“Accounts Payable Accountant”SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / BUDGET & ACCOUNTING / PHOENIX, AZ BASEDFLSA –Non-Exempt / GRADE 19 (HIRING HOURLY RANGE $23.00 - $27.00)CLOSING DATE: 09/22/2024Under the direction of the Accounting Payable Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining a fiscal services system for state and federal grants, license revenues and donation accounts in which examining a variety of financial documents for completeness and accuracy, and conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A Bachelor degree in accounting or a closely related field is required.Job Duties:Major responsibilities will include:- Makes entries and revisions to the general ledger, monitors funds from state and federal grants for available funding for payments to vendors to assure that expenditures do not exceed funds available- Reconciles reports from AZ360 and APP, which includes check requests; Inter-agency and intra-agency payment requests needed due to program area requests and monies owed- Performs professional accounting work to support the Department’s mission and the expenditures of the Agency, including the wildlife, watercraft and off-highway vehicle resources of the State of Arizona and to all staff that contribute to the Department’s mission- Makes payments to vendors using automated accounting systems, AZ360 and APP.- Reviews that goods and/or services and invoices were received and verifies amounts to pay.- Analyzes, prepares, and reconciles encumbrance and invoice payment reports to general ledger and assesses for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Reports variances to Accounting Supervisor and Accounting Manager.- Performs other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):A Bachelor degree in accounting or a closely related field is required.The candidate must have knowledge of/in: accounting principles, analyzing and preparing financial reports, GAAP, principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting, internal control structures and fiscal management, automated financial systems, reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures, and financial research methodologies.Candidate must be skilled in analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data, detailed work with accuracy and speed, perform accounting functions and broad administrative support functions, monitoring accounting requirements and deadlines, compose a wide variety of complex inquiries concerning the progress of accounting functions, and in take out in providing advice regarding proper procedures, respond to the Agency needs with tact, diplomacy and in an appropriate timely manner and strong interpersonal skills in responding to customer’s inquiries.Selective Preference(s):The ideal candidate must be able to: learn and apply the Department’s policies and procedures, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision, problem solve, and to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all levels of the Department staff and external customers and maintain confidentiality.Pre-Employment Requirements:A Bachelor degree in accounting or a closely related field is required.Position requires possession of and the 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 (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).Benefits:The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:Sick leaveVacation with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).Health and dental insuranceRetirement planLife insurance and long-term disability insuranceOptional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insuranceLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageContact Us:If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at mbarron@azgfd.gov for assistance.