What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT 3 position at Arizona Game and Fish Department?
GAME AND FISH DEPT
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.
FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT 3
Job Location:
Address: 5000 W CAREFREE HWY, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85086
Posting Details
Hiring Salary Range: $47,564 - $67,567
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 04/23/2025
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this position is responsible for the timely and accurate accounting, reconciling, and reporting of additions, deletions, transfers, adjustments and disposals of the Department’s capitalized and non-capitalized assets, profiles and reporting.
The position will be performing all aspects of professional accounting work to support the Department's mission and the expenditures of the Agency, including the wildlife, watercraft, and off-highway vehicle resources of the State of Arizona and to all staff that contribute to the Department's mission.
Job Duties
The candidate must have knowledge of/in: economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting; Internal control structures, and fiscal management; considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems; comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures; financial research methodologies.
Candidate must be skilled in analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data, detailed work with accuracy and speed, perform accounting functions and broad administrative support functions, monitoring accounting requirements and deadlines, compose a wide variety of complex inquiries concerning the progress of accounting functions, and in providing advice regarding proper procedures, respond to the Agency needs with tact, diplomacy and in an appropriate timely manner with strong interpersonal skills in responding to customer’s inquiries.
The candidate must be able to: learn and apply the Department’s policies and procedures, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision, self-starter with process improvement focused on technology driven resources, problem solve, and to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all levels of the Department staff and external customers and maintain confidentiality.
Selective Preference(s)
The preferred candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, APP or AZ360.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Bachelor degree in accounting or a closely related field is required. The candidate must have at least two years of experience as an Accountant 1,2 or equivalent.
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 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).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Lacy at alacy@azgfd.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.
FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT 3
Job Location:
Address: 5000 W CAREFREE HWY, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85086
Posting Details
Hiring Salary Range: $47,564 - $67,567
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 04/23/2025
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this position is responsible for the timely and accurate accounting, reconciling, and reporting of additions, deletions, transfers, adjustments and disposals of the Department’s capitalized and non-capitalized assets, profiles and reporting.
The position will be performing all aspects of professional accounting work to support the Department's mission and the expenditures of the Agency, including the wildlife, watercraft, and off-highway vehicle resources of the State of Arizona and to all staff that contribute to the Department's mission.
Job Duties
- Records additions, deletions, UTL’s, use taxes, adjustments and disposals of the Department’s capitalized and non-capitalized assets, including costing out new assets ensuring appropriate cost accounting elements are allocated
- Prepares transfer documents (FMs) and updates assets in the state’s accounting system.
- Reviews and conducts reconciliations of complex fixed and capital assets including land and building improvements, catchments, and major construction projects
- Interprets, analyzes and approves requisitions for determination of proper asset classification
- Prepares specialty reports as needed in responses to audits, monthly reconciliations, depreciation
- Reviews procedures and makes recommendations for process improvements including, training, coordination and completion of annual inventory
- Support all Accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable and accounts receivable
- May serve as a team leader to others doing the same type of work
- Performs other duties as assigned
The candidate must have knowledge of/in: economic and accounting principles and practices; the analysis and reporting of financial data; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting; Internal control structures, and fiscal management; considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of automated financial systems; comprehensive knowledge of reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable agency manuals, and policies and procedures; financial research methodologies.
Candidate must be skilled in analysis, interpretation and communication of financial data, detailed work with accuracy and speed, perform accounting functions and broad administrative support functions, monitoring accounting requirements and deadlines, compose a wide variety of complex inquiries concerning the progress of accounting functions, and in providing advice regarding proper procedures, respond to the Agency needs with tact, diplomacy and in an appropriate timely manner with strong interpersonal skills in responding to customer’s inquiries.
The candidate must be able to: learn and apply the Department’s policies and procedures, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision, self-starter with process improvement focused on technology driven resources, problem solve, and to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all levels of the Department staff and external customers and maintain confidentiality.
Selective Preference(s)
The preferred candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, APP or AZ360.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Bachelor degree in accounting or a closely related field is required. The candidate must have at least two years of experience as an Accountant 1,2 or equivalent.
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 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).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Lacy at alacy@azgfd.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Salary : $47,564 - $67,567