Agfc Assistant Controller

Position Information

Class Code: Q268U

Grade: Q268U

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $76,236 - $98,718

Summary

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) 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 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 in accounting or finance; plus four years of experience in accounting, including two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. 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 HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF.

Licenses

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock