Position Number: 22143191
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: July 6, 2026
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to accounting and fiscal management budget development and maintenance and the state legislative and budget process.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities in analyzing data, setting short- and long-term financial goals and problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Leadership and supervisory experience in planning, directing, managing staff, setting performance standards, evaluating performance, and ensuring training and development
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.
Job Series: Accountants
Classification: Accounting Supervisor/Expert – Career Path
Class Code: FAC05P
Pay Grade: SPC04
Salary Range: $78,130 - $115,632
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 4 years of accounting experience.
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.
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.
When you work for the State of Arkansas, you have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through the delivery of critical services. Whether improving the lives of others through workforce development, critical infrastructure repair, foster care placement, emergency response, blockchain technology, or forestry preservation, state employees add significant value to the lives of all Arkansans.
