• Lead the month, quarter, and year-end close procedures, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial statement line items in accordance with U.S. GAAP. • Conduct technical accounting research on complex issues and new pronouncements, assess their impact, and drive implementation. • Oversee multi-state and country sales tax compliance, including reconciliation of tax liability accounts to the general ledger and management of filing processes. • Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment aligned with public company readiness standards, including documentation of business workflows and accounting policies. • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing workflows to ensure accurate revenue-related processing and timely collections. • Partner with Sales and RevOps to ensure correct recording of revenue transactions under ASC 606. • Process payroll for domestic and international employees and contractors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of across jurisdictions. • Identify gaps and efficiency opportunities across financial systems and workflows; implement scalable solutions and best practices. • Leverage modern accounting tools and AI capabilities to increase team efficiency and reporting accuracy.

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 2 Job Location: REVENUE AND TAX ADMINISTRATION 800 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85301 Posting Details: Salary: $47,558.33 - $57,558.33 Anticipated Salary: $52,558.33 Grade: 18 Closing Date: 04/06/2026 Job Summary: This journey-level position processes complex refunds, operating under general supervision while guiding others. The role involves the complex compilation, analysis, and verification of refund documentation (Fuel Tax, IFTA, IRP, and miscellaneous revenue) to ensure data accuracy and integrity, applying established AZ State Statutes and practices. The incumbent verifies complex calculations, updates refund information, and prepares documentation for approval. This position maintains and reconciles accounts and applications using advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, PDF, and other relevant software. This position may be called upon to drive a state owned or a private vehicle in the conduct of State. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. Job Duties: Collect, compile and reconcile financial data and refund requests (Fuel Tax, IFTA, IRP, etc). Interpret Arizona State Statute & Arizona Administrative Code to ensure compliance. Verify Complex calculations and make adjustments to ensure the integrity of the fiscal services system. Maintain comprehensive records and files to provide substantiation for all refund requests. All activities are to comply with State statutes and department policies. Use advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and automated programs to reconcile accounts and prepare document. Investigate and resolve complex refund inquiries originating from taxpayers and agency personnel. Compose professional written and verbal responses. Offer guidance or technical instruction to subordinate staff regarding established procedures. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • Fundamental principles of fuel excise tax • Business practices of the fuel industry. • Title 28, Arizona Revised Statues. • State and ADOT polices, rules, and regulations. • Automated accounting systems used by the State and ADOT. • Refunds related to fuel tax and vehicle registration. • Spreadsheet functions and databases Skill in/with: • Effective, professional, oral and written communication. • Analyzing and interpreting complex financial information and transactions. • Advanced skill in utilizing and creating computer spreadsheets, databases and other automated tools to complete work tasks efficiently and accurately. • Research and problem solving skills. • Organizational skills, prioritizing work activities to ensure deadlines are met. Ability to: • Communicate in a clear and professional manner both verbally and in writing. • Synthesize a complex work task and/or situation, and present recommendations for a course of action. • Complex financial/process analysis and interpretation. • Use computers and accounting software for performing financial tasks. • Evaluate systems, identify flaws and design and implement corrections. Selective Preference(s): 12 Semester hours or one year governmental accounting experience which includes experience with reconciliations and working with spreadsheets and deposits or two years accounting experience. Knowledge of the MAX systems. Pre-Employment Requirements: This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). 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 By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required. Contact Us: For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the accounting department including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, trade spend, payroll, and weekly treasury reporting. • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, balance sheet support, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, including but not limited to preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules. • Evaluate existing accounting tasks and workflows to understand end-to-end processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop streamlined procedures that enhance accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency. • Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures. • Utilize NetSuite to manage financial data and support Strategic Finance team with reporting. • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies. • Assist with external audits, including providing cost and payroll documentation. • Develop and maintain strong internal controls related to inventory, payroll, and accounting processes. • Work with Supply Chain to develop and maintain cost accounting systems - purchase order to process order to sale of finished goods, including inventory support. • Experience with Paylocity preferred but not required to support and back up payroll when needed.

• Own month-end close activities related to Revenue accounting, including but not limited to the detailed review of all revenue recognition journal entries and supporting documentation, account reconciliations, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue analysis and fluctuation analysis, driving continuous improvement in both the speed and accuracy of the close cycle. • Ability to apply GAAP accounting standards, such as ASC 606 and identify key accounting and operational implications when evaluating new products and services going to market, while maintaining policies and procedures as our product offerings and systems evolve. • Partner with Sales, Deal Desk and Legal to review non-standard customer agreements to evaluate revenue recognition impacts and propose solutions that align with internal policies and company objectives. • Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis on forecasting, budgeting and analysis of revenue. • Proactively identify and lead improvement initiatives with an emphasis on automation, operational efficiency and long-term scalability that shape our revenue ecosystem in collaboration with the go-to-market, IT and Sales Operations teams. • Implement and document policies, processes and controls on areas related to revenue recognition. • Coordinate with the cross-functional teams to resolve any billing and revenue issues. • Prepare and / or review schedules, information and memos and manage interactions with external auditors on all revenue accounting matters. • Support special projects as necessary, which may include software implementation and integrations, or other automation projects. • Manage, develop and mentor a high performing team that employs best in class practices.