About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client (Public Broadcasting / State Government) is hiring an Accountant I to join a small, collaborative Finance team on the UCA campus in Conway, AR. This role provides hands-on accounting experience across grants, contracts, receivables, expenditures, and general ledger functions, and offers exposure to senior finance leadership and clear opportunities for professional growth.

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Location & Work Arrangement

This position is based in Conway, AR and requires candidates to live within commuting distance to the Conway location. The role is primarily on-site; after six months of employment, employees may be eligible for one remote workday per week. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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What You’ll Do

• Create and maintain accounting records for the general ledger, grants, contracts, receivables, expenditures, assets, and inventory.
• Process journal entries and reconcile projects and accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish and manage grant/contract accounts: billings, invoices, drawdowns, budget modifications, expense transfers, and receivables.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including travel reimbursements, following state purchasing and travel policy.
• Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and database files to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Analyze financial data, trends, revenues, expenditures, and obligations to project budget needs.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting systems, procedures, and automated processes.
• Provide technical assistance to management, staff, and external stakeholders on accounting, budget, grant, and financial policy questions.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Six months or more of Arkansas state accounting experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when processing accounting transactions through an automated accounting software system.

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Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting practices.
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal financial laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Experience with AASIS or SAP for transaction entry and reporting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level or higher (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, spreadsheet construction).
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

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Position Information & Compensation

• Job Series: Accountants
• Classification: Accountant I – Career Path
• Class Code: FAC01P
• Pay Grade: SPC01
• Salary Range: $58,700 - $86,876 (annual) — Anticipated starting salary: $58,700

This posting complies with applicable pay-transparency requirements for the location listed above.

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Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Comfortable using accounting/ERP systems (SAP/AASIS experience is a plus) and common office software.
• Ability to prepare and present financial statements, budgets, and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to follow policy and maintain compliance with state financial regulations.

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Why This Role?

• Gain broad, hands-on accounting experience across grants, contracts, and state financial operations.
• Work closely with the Controller and senior finance staff — strong visibility and mentorship.
• Opportunity for career growth within a public broadcasting / state government finance team.
• Flexible scheduling and eligibility for one remote day weekly after six months.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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