ACCOUNTANT I

Job Description

ACCOUNTANT I | Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment, located in Little Rock, AR. The department is a state government agency focused on managing and protecting Arkansas’s natural resources and environment. This Accountant I role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity and operational compliance of the agency’s programs and initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Little Rock, AR
• Pay: $58700–$86876 yearly
• Mission: Owns the accurate processing of financial transactions and ensures compliance with state financial regulations to support the agency’s operations.
• Tech Stack: PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, standard office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Records: Prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial records for all transactions.
• Reporting & Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in compliance with state regulations.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Transaction Processing: Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with proper documentation.
• Federal Draws: Review, track, and request federal draws from federal partners.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with a foundational understanding of governmental accounting principles.
• Experience: Familiarity with governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel), skilled in preparing and presenting financial statements, and an understanding of state and federal financial regulations and accounting standards.