Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager / Financial Operations SpecialistLocation - Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ 85012Compensation - $45.00/hr (W2)Primary DutiesReview and approve Accountant IV transactions in AZ360 and ensure processing completion. Review ACH transactions from Accountant IV. Reconcile AZ360 funds to Cash Flow Worksheets by required monthly deadlines. Download ASAP/AZ360 screens monthly and provide reconciliations to the Controller. Review General Fund Status (BQ90LV1). Review and approve LGTS reconciliations from Accountant III and IV. Draw, track, code, and process ADEQ and Payroll payments in a timely manner. Perform payroll reconciliation and ensure team members charge correct codes. Report payroll coding changes to the Business Operations Administrator. Review payroll processing and reporting from the Controller. Manage travel claims. Review and approve monthly investment splits. Assist with budget preparation. Provide funding codes for requisitions and transactions. Manage chart of accounts structure and naming conventions. Supervise and train accounting staff and new employees. Support subsystem implementation and accounting procedure development. Prepare MBE/WBE reports. Assist with audits. Backup DutiesReview bond proceeds for Accountant IV. Prepare monthly cash and loan reports. Review and approve accounting team transactions in AZ360. Manage and prepare disbursement claims for Water Conservation Grant Fund and Long-Term Water Augmentation. Prepare fund adjustment transfer transactions in AZ360. Track interest payments from the State Treasurer’s Office. Reconcile monthly investment splits. Prepare for arbitration processes, including purchase orders and payments. Complete internal audits and corrective actions. Perform BQ38LV3 Period Expense Reporting and Adjustments. Prepare Federal Financial Reports (FFRs). Use software systems including eCivis, APP, AZ360 FIN & HRM, and DotStaff. Transition most backup duties into primary responsibilities except Monthly Cash & Loan Report, Monthly Investment Splits, and Bond Proceeds Review. Manage and supervise accounting team operations. Required SkillsManagement and team leadership experience. Experience with BQ38LV3 - Period Expense Reporting and Adjustments. Experience preparing Federal Financial Reports (FFRs). Proficiency with eCivis, APP, AZ360 FIN & HRM, and DotStaff. State government accounting experience preferred. Preferred SkillsExperience with water-related projects. Experience managing grants and federal funding.