ACCOUNTING MANAGER

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. Lead staff, develop systems, and assist with budgets, audits, and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience, with advanced skills in accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting, particularly in government settings.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Familiarity with state and federal financial regulations, government accounting standards, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring the efficient processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Supervise the preparation of financial statements, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Lead and manage the accounting team, providing mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct performance evaluations for staff, offering constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for skill development.
• Assist in the preparation, analysis, and management of departmental budgets, ensuring adherence to approved limits.
• Ensure that the agency’s accounting practices comply with state, federal, and departmental regulations, including those specific to government accounting.
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external auditors, ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurate and available.
• Coordinate the agency’s financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis and generate financial reports to assist in strategic decision-making.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Government accounting

Excel - pivot tables

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Position Number: 22143104
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate
Anticipated Starting Salary: $94,537
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Position Information

• Job Series: Accountants
• Classification: Accounting Manager – Competitive
• Class Code: FAC04C
• Pay Grade: SPC06
• Salary Range: $94,537 - $139,915

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department within a department. This position plays a crucial role in managing the agency’s financial activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with state and federal regulations, and the efficient processing of financial transactions. The Accounting Manager will supervise accounting staff, develop and implement accounting systems, and assist in budget preparation, audits, and process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring the efficient processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Supervise the preparation of financial statements, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Lead and manage the accounting team, providing mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct performance evaluations for staff, offering constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for skill development.
• Assist in the preparation, analysis, and management of departmental budgets, ensuring adherence to approved limits.
• Ensure that the agency’s accounting practices comply with state, federal, and departmental regulations, including those specific to government accounting.
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external auditors, ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurate and available.
• Coordinate the agency’s financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries.
• Perform in-depth financial analysis and generate financial reports to assist in strategic decision-making.

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting, particularly in government settings.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Familiarity with state and federal financial regulations, government accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced skills in accounting software and systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis).

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 5 years of accounting experience.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER 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.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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