ASSISTANT CONTROLLER Date: Sep 17, 2024 Req ID: 43385 Location: LITTLE ROCK, AR, US, 72201 Category: DEPT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS Anticipated Starting Salary: 62530.83 Position Number: 22087320 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 10/30/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: 62530.83 The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services' goal is to create a more efficient government through epic service delivery and collaboration across state government. The department is comprised of the Office of the Secretary, the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office, the Division of Building Authority, the Division of Information Systems, the Employee Benefits Division, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Office of State Procurement. Preferred Qualifications include: Experience with cost allocation, accounting software, and Excel is preferred. SQL knowledge is a plus. 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. Dimensions None 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. Licenses None 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. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock