FIND_THE_RIGHTJOB.
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
JOB_REQUIREMENTS
Hires in
Not specified
Employment Type
Not specified
Company Location
Not specified
Salary
Not specified
ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Job Location:
Address: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Posting Details:
Salary: $47,564 - $77,794
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 12/17/2025
Job Summary:
- Ensure payroll/travel is processed thoroughly, accurately and timely.
- Process payroll requires great attention to detail due to the large number of funding sources our office has, the natural attrition within the office, and the continual changes to employee labor distributions.
- Direct staff and follows-up to ensure all payroll changes including new hires, resignations, terminations, handwrites, prior period adjustments are handled timely.
- Be responsible for tracking and reconciling journal entry activity; overseeing the processing of employee reimbursements; reviewing bi-weekly financial reports and maintaining and reconciling the AZ360 statewide payroll system.
- Maintain the internal control structure through the review of payroll activity, reconciliations, financial data, procedures and controls.
- Ensure state accounting rules are followed and all travel claims are accurate, timely and compliant with State accounting rules. Travel processing is a critical, highly complex function.
- Apply accounting and payroll policies and office procedures when supervising subordinates and making decisions.
- Exercises a good deal of judgement when dealing with payroll and policy issues.
- Train and motivate employees through leadership, emphasizing employees' skills, knowledge and abilities and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Carry out personnel duties including performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
Job Duties:
Supervises the processing of payroll and verifies that State and AGO policies and procedures are adhered to. Reviews supplementals (new hires, terminations, salary increases, adjustments etc.), handwrites, AZ 360 HRM system reconciliation, and audits "Employee Time Entry Labor Distribution" input. Ensures that all employees are paid the correct amount and on a timely basis. Reviews and analyzes payroll audits prior to being released to requesters. Handles difficult inquires from internal customers requiring considerable expertise.
Directs and instructs subordinates in carrying out all phases of travel and employee travel reimbursements. Reviews and approves all travel claims for accuracy, timeliness and conformance to travel manual policies. Monitors travel claim turnaround times to ensure agency time frames are adhered to. Submits exception requests and other forms to GAO as necessary, as well as monitors status.
Answers questions of a non-routine nature from subordinates that may require in-depth problem solving. This includes questions related to AZ360 HRM and various database systems.
Prepares correspondence dealing with subject matter in ways that call for considerable discretion and involve some judgement or negotiation, replying to inquires presenting and requesting information. Memorandums are periodically distributed to the entire agency.
Retrieves, accumulates, reconciles and analyzes data from automated systems essential to the operations of the Office including data needed for external and internal auditing purposes, reconciliations, OSPB and JLBC reports, closeout and final reports.
Trains staff. Attends ADOA State Travel and Payroll Meetings. Prepares performance reviews, counsels subordinate workers, evaluates work and formulates plans for improvement.
Involved in the process of maintaining, establishing and implementation of policy and procedures for the agency. Has authority to write policies but must be reviewed by the Accounting Unit Manager.
Attends and participates in meetings to determine the needs and format of automated reports and other fiscal needs. Gives and receives information, participates in discussions, problem resolution and decision making.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of sound supervisory practices, organizational methodologies and quality management techniques.
- Knowledge of a complex agency funding structure.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles {GAAP).
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts and practices of governmental accounting, internal control structures and fiscal management
- Knowledge of inter-agency service agreements, federal grants and revolving fund requirements.
- Thorough knowledge of the State accounting systems AZ360 FIN and HRM advanced spreadsheet, database, reporting and word processing applications.
- Knowledge of the State of Arizona accounting manual, applicable agency manuals, federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes.
- Knowledge of inter-agency service agreements, federal grants and revolving fund requirements.
- Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as they apply to each appropriation, account or grant.
SKILLS
- Strong organizational skills; effective time management and ability to prioritize.
- Skill in resolving conflicts with internal and external customers.
- Advanced problem solving and analytical skills.
- Skill in supervising, training and leading staff; and imparting knowledge to others.
- Skill in oral and written technical communication
- Considerable skills using automated accounting systems, spreadsheets and databases.
- Skill in the use of accounting logic as it applies to automated system design.
- Skill and ability to develop and integrate data processing systems.
- Skill in directing work techniques required in utilizing complex accounting systems.
- Skill in being able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
ABILITIES
- Ability to produce high quality deliverables, under short time constraints, for a sustained period of time.
- Ability to problems solve and implement solutions to a wide variety of problems.
- Ability to motivate and develop subordinates.
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate has a strong governmental accounting background, excellent communication skills, systems knowledge and a passion for working in a challenging and fast-paced Public Service work environment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a closely related field required; One year experience at the Accountant 4 level or equivalent.
- Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
- All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.
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 Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Student Loan Assistance
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Retirement:
- Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
- Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.
During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
© 2025 Qureos. All rights reserved.