Accountant I

ACCOUNTANT I Date: Jul 1, 2024 Req ID: 41241 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,339.94 Position Number: 22099691 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 07/09/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,339.94 OF Preferred qualifications: 2 years AASIS experience

Experience in general office management and administration, to include answering and routing phone calls, greeting guests, opening, and routing mail

2 years’ experience using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Experience in state purchasingThis position serves as the Assistant to the Agency Chief Financial Officer. 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 InformationClass Code: A089CGrade: GS07FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPTSalary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00SummaryThe Accountant I is responsible for analyzing financial information and preparing reports related to the financial activities of an organization. This position is governed by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.FunctionsEstablishes contract and grant accounts after award completion, reconciles accounts for billings/invoices/drawdown of grants/contracts, processes journal entries related to general ledger, monitors grant and contract activities, and budgets and processes budget modifications, receivable transactions, and expense transfers. Develops and maintains manual or automated accounting records to record production, sales, billings, receivables, cash received/disbursed, purchases, inventory, and assets to record and reflect organizational fiscal status; transfers and/or encumbers funds as necessary. Prepares spreadsheets and database files from automated information systems, monitors purchasing procedures of departmental personnel, makes decisions regarding account responsibility for payment of expenditures, and instructs new employees on purchasing and travel procedures. Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments and obligations to project future revenues and expenses for budget purposes. Enters and runs trial balances, reconciles out-of-balance amounts, and performs calculations on amortization and interest due or earned. Reconciles bank statements, bank transfers, and stop payments and makes necessary corrections as needed. Assists management in the development of new accounting systems and procedures and confers with information technology staff to resolve automated information system problems when necessary. Provides technical assistance to management, research investigators, staff, and members of the general public regarding policies and procedures and budget and accounting laws. Performs other duties as assigned.DimensionsNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems. Ability to develop and maintain manual or automated accounting systems. Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of laws, rules, or policies to accounting transactions. Ability to analyze financial information and prepare reports. Ability to provide technical assistance to management, research investigators, staff and the general public regarding accounting operations.Minimum QualificationsThe formal education of a bachelor's degree in accounting. 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.LicensesNoneThe 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. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock