ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

Date: Jul 8, 2025

Req ID: 50756

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DEPT OF PARKS HERITAGE & TOUR

Anticipated Starting Salary: $78,130

Accounting Supervisor

Req: 50756

Position #: 22092608

Salary: $78,130.00

Grade: SPC04

Location: Shared Services – Accounting, Little Rock, AR

Closing date: Until Filled

Job Duties: The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency’s operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Lead and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring their work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with state regulations. Conduct performance evaluations for accounting staff, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement and professional growth. Review and approve financial reports, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and comply with applicable accounting standards and regulations. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to management. Ensure that all accounting activities comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations. Coordinate the preparation for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information as required. Manage and review complex financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies. Collaborates closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on key projects to support the Department's overall financial strategy and operational alignment. This position will also assist with annual budget preparation and submission for legislative review or reporting.

KAS: Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting. Strong experience in budgeting, managing financial reports, and analyzing financial data. Knowledge of state, federal, and departmental financial regulations and standards. Ability to analyze complex financial data, resolve discrepancies, and develop actionable recommendations. Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and financial models).

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 4 years of accounting experience.

Position is eligible for full benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and annual and sick leave.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online only: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov

Please visit us on the web at https://adpht.arkansas.gov to find out more about us.

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Job Series: Accountants

Classification: Accounting Supervisor/Expert – Career Path

Class Code: FAC05P

Pay Grade: SPC04

Salary Range: $78,130 - $115,632

Job Summary

The Accounting Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations, as well as the ability to lead, mentor, and support accounting teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising accounting staff, coordinating complex accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with state financial policies.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Lead and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring their work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with state regulations. Conduct performance evaluations for accounting staff, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement and professional growth. Review and approve financial reports, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and comply with applicable accounting standards and regulations. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to management. Ensure that all accounting activities comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations. Coordinate the preparation for internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information as required. Manage and review complex financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting. Strong experience in budgeting, managing financial reports, and analyzing financial data. Knowledge of state, federal, and departmental financial regulations and standards. Ability to analyze complex financial data, resolve discrepancies, and develop actionable recommendations. Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and financial models).

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 4 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.

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.