ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to manage financial records, support budgeting processes, prepare reports, ensure compliance, and coordinate with departments to ensure efficient financial operations.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and Excel. Salary ranges from $71,027 to $105,120 and is aligned with the SPC03 pay grade.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Plus 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Experience with state and federal regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all accounting transactions.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
• Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.
• Ensure that all financial processes and transactions comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior accounting staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to accounting procedures and policies.
• Work with auditors to provide necessary information and respond to audit inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting skills

Regulatory compliance

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Coordinator will manage financial records, prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with established procedures, and coordinate with other departments to maintain accurate and efficient financial operations.

Position Summary

The Accounting Coordinator will manage financial records, prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with established procedures, and coordinate with other departments to maintain accurate and efficient financial operations.

This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.

Job Responsibilities And Expected Results

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all accounting transactions.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
• Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.
• Ensure that all financial processes and transactions comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations.
• Provide oversight and guidance to junior accounting staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to accounting procedures and policies.
• Work with auditors to provide necessary information and respond to audit inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Job Series:

Accountants

Classification:

Accounting Coordinator – Career Path

Class Code:

FAC03P

Pay Grade:

SPC03

Salary Range:

$71,027 - $105,120

Job Summary

The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing a variety of accounting functions within a department. This includes managing financial records, supporting budgeting processes, preparing reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations. The position is responsible for providing guidance and support to accounting staff and assisting management in making informed financial decisions.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all accounting transactions. Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies. Ensure that all financial processes and transactions comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations. Provide oversight and guidance to junior accounting staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to accounting procedures and policies. Work with auditors to provide necessary information and respond to audit inquiries.

Knowledge And Skills

Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting processes. Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for decision‑making. Proficiency in managing accounts payable and receivable processes and verifying financial transactions. Understanding of state and federal financial regulations and ability to ensure adherence to these standards. Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel) and other financial management tools.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of accounting experience.

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.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.