Financial Specialist

ARCourts; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Supreme Court is seeking a Financial Specialist to record and maintain accounting records of financial transactions, review vouchers and invoices, and ensure accurate postings to journals and ledgers. The role supports budgets and month/year-end closings and oversees asset and office supply inventories.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of accounting or financial analysis experience, with knowledge of accounting practices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and AASIS.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain manual and mechanized accounting records of financial transactions.
• Review and process expense vouchers, invoices, and other fiscal documents for payment.
• Post transactions to journals and/or ledgers, balance entries, and reconcile errors.
• Assist with budgets and fiscal monthly and year-end closings.
• Maintain agency asset inventories and office supply inventories.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to accuracy

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration

Tools

AASIS

Job description

The Arkansas Supreme Court is now accepting applications for the position of Financial Specialist. This position works under general supervision and is responsible for recording and maintaining manual and mechanized accounting records of financial transactions by the Court. Reviews and processes expense vouchers, invoices, and other fiscal documents for payment. Audits fiscal information for accuracy, posts transactions to journals and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconciles errors manually or electronically. Performs various accounting duties and assists with budgets and fiscal monthly and year end closings. Maintains agency asset inventory lists and agency’s office supply inventory. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to evaluate financial data logically and make data-informed recommendations. High attention to accuracy in calculations, data entry, documentation and reporting. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences. Proactive and resourceful in identifying financial issues and proposing practical solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial analysis are required. Knowledge of accounting practices and AASIS is required. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled.