Accountant I

Arkansas TV; Arkansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Arkansas TV is seeking an Accountant I to perform professional accounting duties, maintain records, process transactions, and prepare financial reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with financial staff to ensure timely financial operations and accurate analysis using Excel and accounting software. AA/EEO/ADA Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience processing accounting transactions using an automated accounting software system.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains accounting records for the general ledger, grants, contracts, receivables, expenditures, assets, and inventory.
• Processes journal entries and reconciles accounts and trial balances by identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Establishes grant and contract accounts upon award completion and manages billings, invoices, drawdowns, budget modifications, expense transfers, and receivable transactions.
• Prepares financial reports, spreadsheets, and database files to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Analyzes financial data, trends, revenues, expenditures, and obligations to project future budget needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Accountant I position is responsible for performing professional accounting and financial duties for Arkansas TV, formerly Arkansas PBS. This position maintains financial records, processes accounting transactions, reconciles accounts, and prepares financial reports in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and policies. The Accountant I plays a key role in collaborating with financial staff and other divisions to ensure accurate and timely financial operations. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial statements, reports, and budgets using accounting software and Microsoft Office. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, organizational, problem-solving, attention to detail, effective communication, application of accounting procedures, and spreadsheet preparation in Microsoft Excel.

Typical Functions

• Establishes and maintains accounting records for the general ledger, grants, contracts, receivables, expenditures, assets, and inventory.
• Processes journal entries and reconciles accounts and trial balances by identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Establishes grant and contract accounts upon award completion and manages billings, invoices, drawdowns, budget modifications, expense transfers, and receivable transactions.
• Prepares financial reports, spreadsheets, and database files to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Analyzes financial data, trends, revenues, expenditures, and obligations to project future budget needs.
• Monitors purchasing and travel procedures and determines appropriate account coding and payment responsibility in accordance with the Finance Management Guide and State Travel policy.
• Assists management in developing and improving accounting systems, procedures, and automated financial processes.
• Provides technical assistance to management, staff, and external stakeholders regarding accounting, budget, grant, and financial policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1-2 years of experience processing accounting transactions using an automated accounting software system

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting practices.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal financial laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Experience with AASIS (the state accounting software system), entering transactions and running reports.
• Experience preparing spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel.
• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family
• Eleven paid holidays per year, including birthday
• 12 to 22.5 days of vacation per year depending on years of service
• 8 hours Sick Leave per month
• Retirement Benefits: Vesting in a defined-benefit retirement annuity plan funded by a 7.00% employee salary contribution (mandatory) and a 15.00% contribution from the State of Arkansas. Employees can also contribute to an optional 457b plan at a minimum pretax contribution rate of 3%.
• Basic Life Insurance up to $10,000
• Eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary offered commensurate with experience.

AA/EEO/ADA Employer