What are the responsibilities and job description for the FISCAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST position at State of Arkansas?
Position Number: 22094517
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 04/15/2026
Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088
Hiring Official: Stevie Smith
This is a non-safety sensitive position and is not subject to random drug testing.
All jobs offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening, criminal background check, and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.
The State of Arkansas offers employees access to health and dental benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leave, wellness programs and much more.
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.
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.
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 04/15/2026
Anticipated Starting Salary: $43,088
Hiring Official: Stevie Smith
This is a non-safety sensitive position and is not subject to random drug testing.
All jobs offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening, criminal background check, and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.
The State of Arkansas offers employees access to health and dental benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leave, wellness programs and much more.
The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.
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.
Salary : $43,088 - $63,770