Senior Accounting Compliance Evaluator
Division
Accountability Services
Starting Salary
Depending on experience:
With Bachelor's degree $80,000-$83,000
With Master's degree $83,000-$86,000
With CPA $86,000-$89,000
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor school district compliance with the Uniform System of Financial Records for Arizona School Districts (USFR) through review of audit reports and status review testwork.
- Research and revise internal control and financial reporting guidance and special purpose forms for local governments.
- Research standards, best practices, laws and regulations, and other applicable resources.
- Review the impact of new standards, laws, and regulations to provide technical guidance and assistance to local governments
- Monitor assigned projects’ progress and completion and ensure projects are high quality, meet standards, and are completed within established budgets and deadlines.
- Review team working papers and correspondence and provide constructive feedback.
- Prepare and present workshops, webinars, and trainings to assist local governments in developing strong internal controls.
- Occasional out-of-town travel for status reviews and presentations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or interest in obtaining certification preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
- Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.