Accounting Specialist 3

Collections

Job Location: 1300 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Salary: 50,000-60,000

Grade: 19

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Securities Division regulates Arizona's investment market and is on the forefront of protecting Arizonans from financial frauds. When fraud or other violations related to securities law occur, the Securities Division's Enforcement Group seeks payments from the accountable parties. This position will be housed within the 25-person Enforcement Group and is an integral part of the enforcement process. The main responsibility of the position is to assist in monitoring the Securities Division's payment program. This includes accounting, reconciling, and reporting the amounts paid directly to the Division and through other governmental agencies. The position processes the distribution of funds to victim investors or the state general fund, coordinates with the enforcement case teams (attorneys, investigators and forensic accountants) regarding financial information relevant to the position, assists in locating victim investors, and is the primary contact for public inquiries regarding the receipt and distribution of funds.

Job Duties

1. Responsibility for Restitution, Penalty, and Investor Distribution Functions a. Maintain financial records i. Reconcile accounts ii. Update databases iii. Prepare distribution requests iv. Report to management b. Initiate distributions to victims c. Initiate transfers between accounts d. Prepare legal documents with guidance 2. Communication with other parties a. Respond to inquiries from respondents and victim investors b. Locate contact information of victim investors through use of databases c. Coordinate with process counterparts d. Provide guidance regarding the collections process to other staff e. Discuss issues with case teams 3. Assist Enforcement Cases a. Review and prepare preliminary reports of enforcement case financial information b. Prepare financial data for upload to case financial databases 4. Additional activities as required by the Director of Securities and/or the Assistant Director of Securities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of accounts receivable/payable or similar functions. Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft office. Knowledge of bookkeeping/financial record keeping procedures. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Moderate skills in QuickBooks. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effectively present financial information. Communicate with the public. Enter large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently. Prioritize and manage various competing projects and deadlines. Ability to multitask as needed.

Selective Preference(s)

Prior experience in regulatory or legal environment. Prior customer service experience. Spanish speaking.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check, criminal history check (fingerprints) and confirmation of any degrees/certifications. A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

- Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs - Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer- Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.

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: This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

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Arizona Corporation Commission