FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas, Department of Finance and Administration, seeks a Fiscal Support Specialist to provide entry-level fiscal support within the department. The role focuses on routine accounting tasks such as data entry, processing invoices, and assisting with financial reports and budgets.

You will work with fiscal staff to maintain records, review documents for accuracy, and support preparation of budget documentation. A high school diploma is required, with an associate's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and apply fiscal processes.

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

Teamwork

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software knowledge

Job description

Mission

The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

Position Information

Position Number: 22079971

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]]

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088

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.

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/Certification

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.