Arkansas.gov
Position Information
Position Number:
22077873 County:
Pulaski Posting End Date:
12/12/2025 Anticipated Starting Salary:
$64,570.06 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, resolving discrepancies 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/A
Other Job Related Education and/or Experience Finance and Accounting Experience Preferred. Functional Job Duties include but not limited to balancing and reconciling accounts and payments for the agency. Working in multiple systems for accounting purposes. The ability to identify errors and clearly note the procedure for others to follow. Logging, Tracking and Maintaining multiple payment types for the team and agency.
Contact Information Human Resources Phone: 501-682-1517
Since 1937, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System has been fulfilling its mission of providing retirement security for Arkansas's past, present, and future public education professionals. The vision of ATRS is to be a model retirement system that sustains the trust of its members and the people of Arkansas through prudent financial stewardship and exceptional customer service.
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.
SALARY: Starting salary is $64,570.06. A higher starting salary would apply only if a promotional opportunity for a current state employee. Only completed applications will be accepted. Applications must include complete work history and references. List ALL work and/or volunteer experience in the "Employment Work History" section. "See attached resume" is not an acceptable entry for any section. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Employment in this position is subject to a background check and six (6) month initial period for employment review. If a college degree is required for the position for which you are applying, bring a copy of your transcript with you if you are selected for an interview.
Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.
Method of pay is direct deposit. Checking or savings account is required if hired.
7% Mandatory contribution to AR Teacher Retirement System is required if hired.
Employees hired or rehired in 2014 or later will be automatically enrolled into the Arkansas Diamond Deferred Compensation 457 Plan with a 3% automatic deduction. If you do not wish to participate, you have 90 days from your first deduction to opt out.
This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.
ATRS is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications.
Applications accepted online ONLY:
www.arcareers.arkansas.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
22077873 County:
Pulaski Posting End Date:
12/12/2025 Anticipated Starting Salary:
$64,570.06 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, resolving discrepancies 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/A
Other Job Related Education and/or Experience Finance and Accounting Experience Preferred. Functional Job Duties include but not limited to balancing and reconciling accounts and payments for the agency. Working in multiple systems for accounting purposes. The ability to identify errors and clearly note the procedure for others to follow. Logging, Tracking and Maintaining multiple payment types for the team and agency.
Contact Information Human Resources Phone: 501-682-1517
Since 1937, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System has been fulfilling its mission of providing retirement security for Arkansas's past, present, and future public education professionals. The vision of ATRS is to be a model retirement system that sustains the trust of its members and the people of Arkansas through prudent financial stewardship and exceptional customer service.
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.
SALARY: Starting salary is $64,570.06. A higher starting salary would apply only if a promotional opportunity for a current state employee. Only completed applications will be accepted. Applications must include complete work history and references. List ALL work and/or volunteer experience in the "Employment Work History" section. "See attached resume" is not an acceptable entry for any section. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Employment in this position is subject to a background check and six (6) month initial period for employment review. If a college degree is required for the position for which you are applying, bring a copy of your transcript with you if you are selected for an interview.
Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.
Method of pay is direct deposit. Checking or savings account is required if hired.
7% Mandatory contribution to AR Teacher Retirement System is required if hired.
Employees hired or rehired in 2014 or later will be automatically enrolled into the Arkansas Diamond Deferred Compensation 457 Plan with a 3% automatic deduction. If you do not wish to participate, you have 90 days from your first deduction to opt out.
This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.
ATRS is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications.
Applications accepted online ONLY:
www.arcareers.arkansas.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr