Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Position:

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

125311

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

September 16, 2024

Contact Information:

Arizona Department of Education

1535 W. Jefferson

Phoenix, AZ 85007

District Website

Contact:

Human Resources

Phone: 6025423186

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Job ID: 528877

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Job Location:

Accounting Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $73,000 - $78,000

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 09//23/2024

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator, this position is responsible for the complete oversight of professional accounting staff responsible for the fiscal operations and processes that relate to the financial and accounting systems of the agency.

• Rare travel may be required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Job Duties:

• Direct, instruct, supervise, advise, and evaluate the work product and work in progress of the Accounts Receivable staff, approving transactions in the AZ360 accounting system and various workflows involving internal and external stakeholders

• Resolve problems and questions of subordinates and customers in all areas of their duties, following Federal and State regulations

• Coordinate with customers/vendors and other agency units, including Budget, Procurement, IT, and all other Program Areas, to review and resolve issues, educate on internal policies and provide guidance, and improve internal processes

• Gather information to define financial needs for agency

• Evaluate existing and proposed financial procedures, policies, systems and practices suggesting areas for improvement in process and/or efficiency

• Perform ongoing review of operational systems to ensure objectives continue to be met and to improve operational effectiveness

• Plan and conduct various and ongoing financial analysis of accounting data, and performs various and complex reconciliations of AZ360 system data to agency enterprise and legacy systems

• Support other supervisors as backup personnel

• Manage special financial projects in coordination with agency financial unit

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Considerable knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of accounting, internal control structures, and fiscal management

• Comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as Federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures

• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated accounting systems

• Organizational processes

• Planning, organizing and evaluation

• Business methods and procedures

• Analysis, design, modification and presentation of data

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required

• Applicants must have supervisory experience

Skills in:

• Analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data

• Management, group facilitation, and problem solving

• Advanced interpersonal and customer service skills

• Maintaining accounting records through automated accounting systems

• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to:

• Conduct complex data analysis

• Express ideas/information clearly and concisely

• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships

• Identify and analyze organizational and/or procedural problems and determine effective solutions

• Public speaking

Selective Preferences:

• Preference will be given to those applicants with prior working knowledge of AFIS/AZ360.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Driver's License Requirements.

• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Retirement:

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

• Deferred compensation plan

• Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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Having trouble applying for this position?

Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.

Other:

Job ID: 528877- Job Closing Date

• 09/23/2024 - o Visit https://state-of-arizona.career-pages.com/home o Click on Current Openings o Select Department of Education from the Department drop down list o Click on desired position o Click Apply Now

• Salary Range - $73,000 - $78,000