ACCOUNTANT II

23 hours ago


Little Rock, AR, United States State of Arkansas Full time
Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22143203

County: Pulaski City: Little Rock

Posting End Date: 01/09/26

Anticipated Starting Salary: $64,570.06Administration - Finance - Banking

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

Experience working with state government financial operations preferred.

Experience working with AASIS preferred.

Experience working with Microsoft Excel preferred.

Hiring Official: J. Johnson

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Job Series: Accountants

Classification: Accountant II - Career Path

Class Code: FAC02P

Pay Grade: SPC02

Salary Range: $64,570 - $95,564

Job Summary

The Accountant II performs a variety of professional accounting functions for a department. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, conducting account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with state financial regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial records, including accounts, ledgers, and supporting documentation.Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and policies.Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.Prepare and review journal entries to ensure proper recording of financial transactions.Ensure all accounting practices comply with applicable state and federal regulations, as well as internal policies.Prepare audit schedules and provide necessary documentation to internal and external auditors.Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payment processing.

Knowledge and Skills

In-depth understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, especially in a governmental setting.Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial statements, budget reports, and financial summaries.Skilled in performing account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues.Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and regulations, ensuring compliance in all financial processes.Advanced knowledge of accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis tools).

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 2 years of accounting experience.

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.
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