ACCOUNTANT I

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking an Accountant I to support daily financial operations within a state government agency. You will prepare accurate reports, process transactions, and help ensure compliance with state financial regulations and policies.

Under supervision, you will maintain records, assist in budgeting materials and journal entries, and help reconcile accounts. Proficiency in accounting principles and software such as SAP or QuickBooks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervisory direction while actively building accounting knowledge, system skills, and professional competence.
• Maintain and update financial records by accurately processing and documenting accounting transactions in accordance with state policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budget materials, and journal entries, and forecasts by compiling data and performing basic analyses.
• Reconcile assigned accounts, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisory staff to ensure timely resolution.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in compliance with established procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

SAP

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

Position Information

Job Series: Accountants

Classification: Accountant I – Career Path

Class Code: FAC01P

Pay Grade: SPC01

Salary Range: $58,700 - $86,876

Job Summary

The Accountant I is responsible for supporting the daily financial operations of a state government agency. Under the guidance of senior accounting managers and staff, this position’s responsibilities primarily include but are not limited to: preparing accurate and consistent reports, processing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with state financial regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work under supervisory direction while actively building accounting knowledge, system skills, and professional competence.
• Maintain and update financial records by accurately processing and documenting accounting transactions in accordance with state policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budget materials, and journal entries, and forecasts by compiling data and performing basic analyses.
• Reconcile assigned accounts, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisory staff to ensure timely resolution.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in compliance with established procedures and internal controls.

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Proficient skills with accounting and financial software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, etc.) and standard Microsoft Office applications, including: Word, Excel, and OneDrive.
• The ability to accurately process financial data and maintain detailed records.
• The ability to learn and apply accounting principles, procedures, and systems through on-the-job training.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.