ACCOUNTANT II

Date: Aug 19, 2025

Req ID: 52189

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Anticipated Starting Salary: $64,570

Position Number: 22094586
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: August 26, 2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $64,570

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Problem Solver / Critical Thinker
Serve as Team Leader
Familiar with preparing and posting journal entries
Prepare Refunds and Bills for over/under payment of contributions
Review and Reconciliation of Monthly & Quarterly Reports and Contributions

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. 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