FISCAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Education is seeking a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert to oversee a team of fiscal support specialists, ensuring accurate and compliant billing, payments, and accounting functions. This role combines fiscal expertise with leadership responsibilities within a state education department.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 3–5 years of fiscal management and prior supervisory experience; strong budgeting and reporting skills are

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of state fiscal policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fiscal support staff in daily operations.
• Ensure that billing, payments, and accounting functions are completed correctly.
• Provide technical expertise in resolving complex fiscal issues.
• Review and approve financial reports, reconciliations, and audits.
• Act as a liaison between departments and the fiscal support team.

Skills

State fiscal policies

Accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Position Number: 22082969
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 9/2/2026
ADE
Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

Position Information

Job Series:
Fiscal Support – Career-path

Classification:

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert

Class Code:

FFS05P

Pay Grade:

SGS07

Salary Range:

$57,351 - $84,879

Job Summary

The Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing a team of fiscal support specialists or coordinators and ensuring that all fiscal operations are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position combines expertise in fiscal operations with leadership responsibilities, offering guidance and supervision to staff in day-to-day tasks.

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. Supervise fiscal support staff in daily operations. Ensure that fiscal support services, including billing, payments, and accounting functions, are completed correctly. Provide technical expertise in resolving complex fiscal issues. Assist in the training and development of team members. Review and approve financial reports, reconciliations, and audits. Act as a liaison between other departments and the fiscal support team.

Knowledge And Skills

Strong knowledge of state fiscal policies, regulations, and best practices. Expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to lead and develop a team effectively. High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Three to five years of experience in fiscal management or accounting. Previous experience supervising a team is 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/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.

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.