Accounting Specialist 3

Address: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Salary: $36,779 - $54,500

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 11/13/2026

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Operations Division/Budget & Finance Section is seeking an Accounting Specialist 3.

This position is responsible for payroll and travel-related activities. Specifically, the position
• reviews, prepares and inputs payroll, travel and employee reimbursement claims into the statewide financial system;
• inputs data into the AZ360 HRM (Human Resource Management) system including leave payouts, prior period adjustments, overtime requests, travel claims, and employee expense reimbursements.
• runs various payroll, travel and employee reimbursement related reports to identify inconsistencies and errors through the use of InfoAdvantage, Data Warehouse, AZ360 HRM and Crystal Reports.
• books travel, hotel, airfare, according to State guideline for certain work units and maintains the travel and employee reimbursement logs.
• ensures that all claims are in compliance with the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and all applicable Federal and State laws, policies, and procedures.

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.

Prepares and inputs payroll transactions into the AZ360 HRM such as leave payouts, prior period adjustments, and overtime requests. In addition, reviews of any adjustments made to AZ360 by Human Resources verifying changes are approved and valid.

Reviews travel claims for accuracy and complete the "Agency Travel Use Only" portion of the travel claim. Then input the travel claims into AZ360. Log in all Travel Claims, 509's, Untimely filed claims, Employee reimbursement claims.

Review employee reimbursements for accuracy and complete the "Agency Approval and Payroll Entry" portion of the claim. Then input the employee reimbursement claims into AZ360.

Updates the Travel & Employee Reimbursement Logs after the closing of every pay period to indicate the claims that have been paid.

Books travel, hotel, airfare, according to State guideline for certain work units.

Run and review biweekly payroll input reports, contact agency personnel as needed to input/approve time records as needed.

Lead or train lower-level staff on payroll duties as needed. Write/edit/update written documented section procedures as needed.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of governmental accounting, internal control structures, and fiscal management
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of accounting systems, including the use of various software packages
• Knowledge of the State of Arizona (SAAM) accounting manual and applicable agency manuals
• Knowledge of data processing techniques as it applies to accounting practices
• Knowledge of the processes of State government

SKILLS
• Analytical skills
• Computer skills (including advanced spreadsheet and database skills)
• Communications skills (both oral and written)
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking skills

ABILITIES
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables, under short-term constraints, for a sustained period of time
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information
• Ability to analyze financial data

Preferred: Two years level accounting experience and completion of at least 12 semester hours of accounting from an accredited college or university.

Ideal: Two years level accounting experience in government; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related major from an accredited college or university.

• Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• High School Diploma, GED.
• 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).

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

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.