Accountant I
Accounting Services Division

Starting Salary
$44,900 (Bachelor's degree)
$47,900 (Master's degree, CPA certification, or 150 qualifying credit hours)

Status
Open until filled.  See below, How To Apply.

Location
Phoenix office.

Description
Accountants review independent audit reports of school districts and charter schools, and perform on-site reviews of their compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. We develop accounting policies and procedures for counties, colleges, and schools. We also research technical issues, provide client assistance, and conduct training sessions. In addition, we develop annual budget and financial reporting packages for local governments. The work experience qualifies for certified public accountant certification.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have the following:

• B.S. degree in Accounting or the equivalent with 24 completed semester hours of accounting and a minimum 3.0 GPA in  accounting classes. Students within a year of graduation will also be considered.

• Willingness to travel out of town during the week approximately 5-10 percent of the time.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

How To Apply
 

Send the following items to Diana De Pree, our Recruiting Coordinator.  Her address is: The Office of the Auditor General, 2910 N. 44th St., Suite 410, Phoenix, AZ 85018; or you may e-mail her.

• Resume

• Application ( Word or Acrobat format)

• Unofficial transcripts from all the colleges you attended

• A cover letter detailing how your qualifications are a good match for the position you are applying for