PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state.

Address: 3010 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #200
Phoenix, AZ  85016

Salary: $40,496 - $60,000 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: May 4, 2026

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive? If so, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.
The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections’ officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees and is nationally recognized for its administrative and pension management excellence. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit www.psprs.com to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY:

***Please note that this position will work on-site and may have the potential to work in a hybrid environment in the future.***

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant 2. Under the supervision of the Financial Reporting Manager the Accountant 2 is responsible for assisting in the preparation, posting and reconciling of all daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly general ledger activity; assists in preparing reports including the daily cash sheet, budget reports, month end financials, annual ACFR, PAFR, CIP AFR, and the GASB 68/75 production; assists in maintaining and reconciling internal database GL and performing other related duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely in the future, 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.

• Assist the financial reporting manager on the preparation of various year-end financial reporting schedule to include:
       o Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
       o Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
       o Cancer Insurance Plan Annual Financial Report (AFR)
       o Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68 (GASB 68)
       o Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 75 (GASB 75).
• Assist in monthly cash/bank reconciliations.
• Work with the controller and financial reporting manager on aging reports, cash journal entries, and other general ledger reconciliations.
• Communicate with internal department heads and personnel along with external organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, exchange information and streamline all processes to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate the nightly interface file from Sub-Ledger to the General Ledger.
• Assist IT if the interface fails for any reason, fix incorrect account mappings and/or GL maintenance.
  

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting practices and principles (GAAP).
• Principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting and fiscal management.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of data processing as it relates to accounting practices.
• Established practices of budget preparation and control.

Skill in:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operations use.
• Reconciling accounts, records, reports and journals.
• Reviewing and verifying accuracy of data.
• Preparing financial and/or auditor statements, schedules and reports.
• Review, audit and analysis of complex accounting and financial reports.
• Advanced skill in using Microsoft Excel for data validation and re-engineering processes with the ability to produce and maintain spreadsheets.

Ability to:

• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Independently plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Make sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the position's area of responsibility.
  

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a closely related field required.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.

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).

At PSPRS, we promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility, a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Among the many benefits of a career with PSPRS, are 10 paid holidays per year, accrual of sick and annual leave, affordable medical benefits, participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment), optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program, and employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on a per pay period basis).

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note that enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Goodwin at agoodwin@psprs.com or 602-296-3738 for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.