ACCOUNTANT II

ACCOUNTANT II – State of Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Health – 4815 W Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number:  | County:
Pulaski | City:
Little Rock | Class Code: FAC
02P | Pay Grade: SPC
02

Posting End Date: 01/09/26

Anticipated Starting Salary: $64,570.06

Salary Range: $64,570 – $95,564

Additional Preferences:
Experience working with state government financial operations preferred; experience with AASIS preferred; experience with Microsoft Excel preferred.

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

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.

• 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.

• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, especially in a governmental setting.
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, budget reports, and financial summaries.
• Expertise 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., People Soft, Oracle, Quick Books) and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis tools).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seniority level:
Entry level |

Employment type:

Full time | Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance;
Industry: Government Administration.