FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas seeks a Fiscal Support Specialist to provide entry-level accounting and fiscal support within the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include data entry, processing invoices, and assisting with financial reports and budgets.

The position is located in Pine Bluff, administratively at the Administration Annex East Building, with a starting salary of $43,088 and a range up to $63,770.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Ability to perform data entry and maintain financial records; familiarity with basic accounting 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

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial software (basic)

Job description

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088.00

Location: Administration Annex East Building - Pine Bluff

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Position Number: 22084600

County: Jefferson

Posting End Date: August 31, 2026

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088.00

Location: Administration Annex East Building - Pine Bluff

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

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/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.

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.

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.