ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid leave

Holidays and CEAL

Retirement plans

Paid parking

Business casual

Job summary

APERS, Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System, seeks an Accounting Supervisor/Expert to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial transactions. You will lead, mentor, and support an accounting staff while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least four years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and ERP software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field plus 4 years of accounting experience.
• Experience leading accounting staff and coordinating audits.
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve financial reports and statements.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and internal controls.
• Prepare for internal and external audits with required documents.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Category: AR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT

Anticipated Starting Salary: 78,130.00

Position Number: 22094609

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: Spetember 18, 2026

Anticipated Starting Salary: 78,130

Who We Are:

At APERS, you will be part of a team that serves over 100,000 active members and retirees from across the state of Arkansas. As the state’s second-largest retirement system, we manage a trust fund of over $14 billion, and we distribute over $600 million dollars in benefits to our retirees and beneficiaries each year. On a daily basis, you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact, as you help us achieve our mission of providing a secure income in retirement to our members and their beneficiaries.

What We Value:

APERS is seeking knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and service-minded individuals to build our team. Our employees serve our members with a positive attitude and strive to exceed our members’ expectations with their accuracy and willingness to go above and beyond. They collaborate with their coworkers and treat others respectfully as they work to meet the needs of our members. We hold our employees to high standards of quality, and we help them develop the knowledge and skill necessary to achieve excellence in their roles.

What We Offer:

• Health insurance and supplemental dental, vision, and other plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Annual leave and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays and 8 hours Children’s Educational Activity Leave (CEAL) annually
• Defined benefit retirement plan with 5 year-vesting
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
• Paid parking

Business casual dress including nice jeans

Ability to assist and support the CIO manage the investment portfolio, which includes oversight of back-office investment operations and administration, monitoring investment managers, and supervising an investment staff.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of investments and accounting
• Ability to communicate effectively with external partners
• Understanding of private market investments
• Understanding of asset allocation, capital market assumptions, portfolio risk, portfolio construction, and liquidity management
• Strong with Excel skills, as well as strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills

Position Information

Job Series: Accountants

Class Code: FAC05P

Pay Grade: SPC04

Salary Range: $78,130 - $115,632

Job Summary

The Accounting Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations, as well as the ability to lead, mentor, and support accounting teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising accounting staff, coordinating complex accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with state financial policies.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Lead and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring their work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with state regulations. Conduct performance evaluations for accounting staff, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement and professional growth. Review and approve financial reports, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and comply with applicable accounting standards and regulations. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to management. Ensure that all accounting activities comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations. Coordinate the preparation for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information as required. Manage and review complex financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting. Strong experience in budgeting, managing financial reports, and analyzing financial data. Knowledge of state, federal, and departmental financial regulations and standards. Ability to analyze complex financial data, resolve discrepancies, and develop actionable recommendations. Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and financial models).

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 4 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/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.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 (long Form for veteran) or a letter from the Veteran’s Administration (for the spouse of a veteran) must be submitted with your application to be considered for Veteran Preference. Please note that if you do not submit the proper documentation with your application, you will not receive the preference points.

Special Application Information:

Currently, there is a 6.00% mandatory employee pre-tax contribution to the APERS retirement plan and direct deposit is the required method of pay.

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.