Government Accountant I: Precise Budgets & Reports

State of Arkansas; Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team. The role involves professional accounting tasks, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing financial records, assisting in reports and budgets, reconciling accounts, and documenting journal entries. Strong Excel skills and experience with PeopleSoft/QuickBooks are preferred; Bachelor's in accounting required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in accordance with state regulations and policies.
• Reconcile accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure all entries are properly documented and in compliance with state accounting standards.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

Skills

Gov accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Accounting software

Financial statements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

The State of Arkansas is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team. The role involves professional accounting tasks, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing financial records, assisting in reports and budgets, reconciling accounts, and documenting journal entries. Strong Excel skills and experience with PeopleSoft/QuickBooks are preferred; Bachelor's in accounting required.