FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas in Little Rock seeks a Fiscal Support Specialist to provide entry-level fiscal support in a department, handling routine accounting tasks, data entry, invoicing, and assisting with financial reports and budgets.

The role requires a high school diploma (an associate degree is preferred) and strong MS Office skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and teamwork. Salary range stated reflects AR pay scales.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate degree preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and records.
• Able to learn fiscal processes and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices, payments, and financial records.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of budget documentation and reports.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to basic fiscal inquiries and provide general support to fiscal staff.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Fiscal processes & systems

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Series: Fiscal Support – Career-path

Classification: Fiscal Support Specialist

Class Code: FFS04P

Pay Grade: SGS04

Salary Range: $43,088 - $63,770

Job Summary

The Fiscal Support Specialist provides entry-level fiscal support within a department or agency. This role focuses on performing routine accounting and fiscal tasks such as data entry, processing invoices, and assisting with the preparation of financial reports and budgets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices, payments, and financial records.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of budget documentation and reports.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to basic fiscal inquiries and provide general support to fiscal staff.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and apply fiscal processes and systems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.

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.

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.