FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Req ID: 60566

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DEPT OF PARKS HERITAGE & TOUR

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088

Position Number: 22092498

Location: DEPT OF PARKS, HERITAGE & TOUR -HP01

County: Pulaski

Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088

This position is located in the Accounts Payable section of the Fiscal Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The Fiscal Support Specialist assists with processing payments associated with purchase orders and direct invoices, reviewing supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper accounting information in accordance with departmental and state fiscal policies. Additional responsibilities include entering and maintaining payment records, assisting with vendor statement reconciliations, resolving routine invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal program staff, and preparing utility invoice data for processing through mass upload spreadsheets. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining accurate and complete financial records.

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: Fiscal Support – Career-path

Classification: Fiscal Support Specialist

Class Code: FFS04P

Pay Grade: SGS04

Salary Range: $43,088 - $63,770

Job Summary

The Fiscal Support Specialist provides entry-level fiscal support within a department or agency. This role focuses on performing routine accounting and fiscal tasks such as data entry, processing invoices, and assisting with the preparation of financial reports and budgets.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in processing invoices, payments, and financial records. Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records. Assist in the preparation of budget documentation and reports. Review financial documents for accuracy and completeness. Respond to basic fiscal inquiries and provide general support to fiscal staff.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to learn and apply fiscal processes and systems. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

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.