Accounting Specialist 1 – Fuel Tax Compliance

Job Description

Accounting Specialist 1 | State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET)

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role for the State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET), located in Phoenix, AZ, with remote work options available within Arizona. As part of the Department of Transportation’s Revenue and Tax Administration, you will contribute to an innovative and collaborative team dedicated to enhancing Arizona’s transportation system. This position is crucial for the accurate and timely processing and validation of fuel tax reports, ensuring compliance and supporting state revenue collection efforts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Phoenix, AZ
• Pay: $40863.16–$50863.16 yearly
• Team: DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, REVENUE AND TAX ADMINISTRATION
• Mission: To ensure accurate and timely processing and validation of fuel tax reports for Arizona licensed Suppliers and IFTA Carriers.
• Tech Stack: Automated accounting systems (State and ADOT), Mainframe, PC accounting systems, Spreadsheets, Databases

What You’ll Actually Do
• Report Processing: Process and validate monthly and quarterly fuel tax reports filed by Arizona licensed Suppliers and IFTA Carriers.
• Data Analysis: Perform analyses of monthly and quarterly reports for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate discrepancies found on monthly reports to external stakeholders and address general questions.
• Compliance and Assessments: Prepare taxpayer notices and calculate assessment amounts of penalties and interest for suppliers not in compliance with timely payments.
• Financial Transactions: Process supplier and UST refunds, prepare ledger entries and transfers, and perform ledger reconciliations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Knowledge of principles of fiscal and governmental accounting, Title 28 Arizona Revised Statutes, and Arizona Administrative Codes. College-level mathematical and accounting proficiency.
• Experience: One year of governmental accounting experience equivalent to an Accounting Specialist 1 OR completion of at least 12 semester hours of accounting and one year of professional-level accounting experience. Experience with automated accounting systems used by the State and ADOT, mainframe, and PC accounting systems, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Skills: Effective professional oral and written communication; ability to utilize computer spreadsheets, databases, and other automated tools efficiently; skill in reconciling complex accounts; strong research and problem-solving abilities; organizational skills in prioritizing work activities to meet deadlines; ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders; complex financial and process analysis and interpretation.
• Bonus: One year of governmental accounting experience equivalent to an Accounting Specialist 1.
• Pre-Employment: Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, as driving or the use of a vehicle is an essential function of this job.