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ACCOUNTANT II

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR • 9h ago

ACCOUNTANT II

Date: Mar 3, 2026

Req ID: 55871

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72202

Category: DEPT OF COMMERCE

Anticipated Starting Salary: $64,570.06

Position Summary

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

This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.

Preferred Qualification

Experience working with AASIS (SAP) or other financial software.

Knowledge of processing and reviewing invoices and/or expense reimbursements.

Proficient in working with performance wire transfers, ACH payments, or issuing warrants.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial records, including accounts, ledgers, and supporting documentation.

Review and process expense reimbursement forms and invoices.

Maintain accurate and organized financial records, ensuring timely documentation, reconciliation, and compliance with organization 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.

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/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.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock

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