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State of Arkansas · 1 day ago

ACCOUNTANT II

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $96K/yr

2+ years exp

The State of Arkansas is seeking an Accountant II for the Department of Health. The role involves performing a variety of professional accounting functions, including maintaining financial records, preparing reports, conducting account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with state financial regulations and policies.

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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

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial statement analysisGovernmental accounting standardsAASISMicrosoft ExcelAccount reconciliationsFinancial reportingAccounts payableAccounts receivable

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university

2 years of accounting experience

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)