Position Number: 22104273
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 09/16/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $58,700.00
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The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Job Series: Accountants
Classification: Accountant I – Career Path
Class Code: FAC01P
Pay Grade: SPC01
Salary Range: $58,700 - $86,876
Job Summary
The Accountant I is responsible for performing professional accounting and financial tasks within a department. This position involves processing financial transactions, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with state financial regulations and policies. The Accountant I will work closely with other financial staff to ensure accuracy and consistency in the agency’s financial operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all transactions.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in accordance with state regulations and policies.
Reconcile accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
Prepare journal entries and ensure all entries are properly documented and in compliance with state accounting standards.
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
Knowledge and Skills
Familiarity with governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.
Proficient in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel) and standard office applications.
Skilled in preparing and presenting financial statements, budgets, and reports.
Understanding of state and federal financial regulations and accounting standards.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
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.
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.
