DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $14.3375-$20.5347 hourly

Grade: 16

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Resumes reviewed on a continuous basis)

This position is responsible for providing a variety of financially based administrative services for the agency

• Auditing fire billing invoices and preparing fire receivables.
  
• Processing vendor invoices and any other agency payable using the appropriate state system (AZ360).
  
• Reconciling and paying card payments (Purchase Card and Fuel Card).
  
• Processing all federal grant financial activity.
  
• Recording all fixed and memo assets in the AZ360 system.
  
• Processing any other financial transaction as necessary for the agency.
  
• Assisting with forestry project financial work as required.
  
• Processing agency payroll and agency employee travel claims and associated duties therein as required.
  
• Filing and archiving transactions.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Government accounting practices and techniques
  
• Generally accepted accounting principles
  
• Arizona State Systems (HRIS, APP, AZ360)
  
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  
• Financial Documenting
  
• Federal Grants financial reporting and tracking requirements.
  

Skills in:

• Analytical
  
• Computer
  
• Strong Math
  
• Work organization and time management
  
• Written and verbal communication
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
  

Ability to:

• Complete tasks timely and accurately
  
• Follow directives proficiently
  
• Provide excellent customer service
  
• Multitask in an ever changing environment
  
• Meeting deadlines
  
• Work Independently as well as work effectively within a team
  

• Accounting Degree, or 5 years of accounting work experience, or at least two years of Arizona State Government accounting experience including working with any or all of these state systems: AZ360, HRIS, or APP.
  
• Experience in processing payroll is preferred.
  

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 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
  
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
  
• 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
  
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

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).
  
• Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
  
• Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
  
• The current contribution rate is 12.00%

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 623-236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.