FISCAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

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

Job summary

The State of Arkansas, Department of Education, seeks a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert to oversee a team of fiscal specialists ensuring accurate processing of ledgers, billing, and audits. You will provide leadership, develop staff, and ensure expenditures meet federal and state rules.

Required: bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of fiscal management experience; strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and reporting; excellent attention to detail and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of fiscal management or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience supervising a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fiscal support staff in daily operations.
• Ensure billing, payments, and accounting tasks are accurate and timely.
• Review financial reports, reconciliations, and audits.
• Coordinate with other departments and auditors as needed.

Skills

Fiscal policy knowledge

Accounting & budgeting

Problem solving

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Position Number: 22082741
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 10/8/02026
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.

This position will establish and maintain general ledgers on department operations, develop forms and documents for special accounts, review posted entries to general ledgers, balance accounts periodically and close books annually; communicate with local educational agencies regarding allowable expenditures from federal and state funds, maintain documentation necessary for auditors; work closely with bookkeepers and other ADE finance personnel to provide resources and technical assistance in all fiscal areas; review IDEA and State Special Education fund applications and amendments for appropriate budgeting and expenditures; demonstrate knowledge of federal and state use of funds and required procedures for disbursement. Duties include maintaining data bases on department operations; compiling reports; hard copy and electronic filing; written and verbal communication with interagency staff, school districts, charters, and public agencies; maintaining documentation necessary for auditors; communication and technical assistance with local educational agencies regarding allowable expenditures from federal and state funds; producing and submitting reports; developing Excel spreadsheets and forms for data collection; approving and monitoring school district budgets; and other duties as assigned.

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.

A 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/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.

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.