Accounts Payable Accountant

Responsibilities We need someone who is proactive, sharp, and ready to learn. Makes payments to vendors using the state's automated accounting system, AZ360. This includes payments to internal and external vendors for P-cards, Ghost cards, inmate labor, etc. by reviewing the arrangement request form for compliance with state and federal mandates, internal policies and procedures and procurement regulations, noting discrepancies in billing and contacting necessary parties for resolution prior to payment.• Process payments to vendors involving federal grants and state appropriated funds in APP. Reviews that goods and/or services and invoices were received and verify amounts to pay.• Monitors funds from the federal and state government to ensure proper matching of expenditures and available funding for payments to vendors and ensures cash on hand.• Makes entries to the general ledger by inter and intra agency transfers as needed due to program area requests or accounting analysis.• Analyze, prepare, and reconcile encumbrance and invoice payment reports to general ledger and assess for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Reports variances to Accounts Payable Supervisor and Accounting Manager.• Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or a closely related field) required• A "good eye" for detail, a knack for reconciliation, and the ability to handle high-priority deadlines with composure.• You aren’t afraid of complex regulations (Arizona Revised Statutes, federal mandates) and you thrive in a collaborative, "all-hands-on-deck" environment.• Bonus Points: If you have experience as an Accountant 1 or in bookkeeping, you’ll hit the ground running.