Position Number: 22125523
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 03/27/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: 62531
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.
This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.
If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.
This position is responsible for daily budget management, annual operations planning, biennial budget planning, and oversight for the Procurement activities for the Department. Daily procurement management includes staff supervision, audit and release of Department procurements, and oversight for Department competitive procurement processes. Daily budget management includes funds reservation adjustments, spend projections and analysis, and budget adjustments as needed.
Position Information
Class Code: A031C
Grade: GS11
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $62,531.00 - $99,737.00
Summary
The Assistant Controller is responsible for maintaining the organizational general ledger, chart of accounts, and overseeing related work activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Provides supervisory guidance to a subordinate accounting supervisory and professional staff by establishing work plans and staff assignments, resolving difficult or complex problems, and evaluating employee performance. Reviews general ledger and subsidiary accounts to verify balances and processing of year end closing. Allocates funds for new and existing accounts when establishing and maintaining general ledger on department operations. Researches outstanding checks and balances for preparation of report for unclaimed property. Tracks and reconciles unexpended accounts. Evaluates current and future data processing needs related to quality control and reporting procedures. Prepares financial reports, budget projections, special project costs, expenditure analysis, and federal grant reports. Provides technical assistance to departmental officials by interpreting data and details of various accounting reports. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of administrative and management concepts. Knowledge of automated accounting systems and procedures. Knowledge of management and supervisory practices and techniques. Ability to supervise a subordinate accounting supervisory and professional staff. Ability to establish and apply accounting principles and methods to total operation of an accounting department. Ability to analyze and interpret various forms of accounting data. Ability to prepare detailed reports. Ability to plan, schedule, and implement an accounting system.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, or finance; plus four years of experience in accounting including two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.
