JOB TITLE:
Probate Accountant – Specialist VI

JOB #:
2858

DIVISION:
Court Services

HIRING SALARY:
$63,591.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for reviewing and verifying the financial aspects of a deceased individual’s estate(s) during the probate process, ensuring accurate accounting of assets and liabilities, preparing necessary financial reports for the court, and collaborating with legal professionals to facilitate smooth estate settlement by addressing any financial complexities that may arise. This position will perform initial and supplemental reviews of annual accountings to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, probate rules of practice, and court orders.

In addition, this position will prepare and submit accurate court reports with recommendations to adopt or reject annual accountings and work closely with probate attorneys, conservators, the public, and judges to clarify legal requirements related to estate accounting.

This position is located in Phoenix, but work will be assigned from guardianship/ conservatorship cases in Arizona’s Superior Courts across the state.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least three (3) years of professional accounting or auditing experience. Directly related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

In addition, this position requires:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including generally accepted accounting standards (GAAP) and auditing standards (GAAS).
• Strong computer skills to efficiently manage financial data and reporting.
• Investigative knowledge and skills to collect, analyze, and evaluate financial and legal data to interpret and communicate findings and uncover financial discrepancies and fraud.
• High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail when handling financial transactions and documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial and legal data into terms that non-legal persons can understand.
• Ability to provide highly responsible financial work performed independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on multiple cases simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with other AOC divisions, judges, court staff and the public.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex financial problems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate documents for accuracy and conformance to guidelines as set by law.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Court offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 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.

RETIREMENT:

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

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer