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Job Summary:
We are looking for an organized and reliable person who has great attention to detail to apply payroll deducted pension contributions to member accounts received from participating employers.
Job Duties:
- Assisting employers with the online enrollment process and minimizing missing member Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Reviewing, analyzing, and processing contributions submitted by ASRS employers for pension, long-term disability benefits and service purchase via payroll deduction
- Assisting ASRS staff and designated employers regarding the contribution accounting process and reporting requirements
- Assisting in the preparation of financial reports for the contribution reporting function
- Reconciling retirement and service purchase balances on individual employer payrolls
- Serving as the senior specialist for designated employer reporting entities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- 1-3 years of experience in financial reconciliations and/or payroll
- Ability to review documents for completeness and accuracy, and to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Proven proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Gmail
- Ability to learn proprietary software systems
- Ability to assist ASRS employers and ASRS units in a professional, efficient, and timely manner
- Ability to review and recommend changes to work processes
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to handle high-volume in a fast paced environment
Selective Preference(s):
Ideal candidate will have earned or be actively working toward a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options)
- Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
- A top-ranked retirement program
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Accrued vacation and sick days
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
- Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours, telework, and Monday thru Friday work weeks
- The opportunity to participate in deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- Rewarding work that benefits the people of Arizona
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Opportunity for goal-based and spot incentives
- Free covered parking
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602.677.2902.
- Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
- All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
- Candidates selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.
