Accountant I

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

1d • $46,383 - $57,978 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies. This position is also responsible for assisting with reconciliations that occur in the office. This would include processes such as financial aid, clearing accounts, tuition, loan programs, and accounts receivable. In this role, the Accountant I must communicate with both students and the representatives of the sponsoring agencies along with Financial Aid, and use spreadsheets that will need to be maintained to track data for reporting and reconciling. They will provide assistance with general student account analysis and customer service in order to help fulfill the mission of the Treasurer's Office. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent of an associate's degree in general business, business management, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in fiscal operations.
• Knowledge of accounting ledgers and journals.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer technology related to accounting systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply provisions of laws, rules, or policies to specific situations.
• Ability to review and analyze financial information.
• Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews.
• Ability to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact; using e-mail or other written correspondence; and through telephone contact.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an accounting or billing office.
• Experience with student financials in higher education.
• Previous reconciliation experience.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience with payment application for accounts receivable.
• Experience with graduate assistant tuition waivers.
• Experience with the University of Arkansas systems: Workday, UAConnect (Peoplesoft), Transact (formerly CashNET), and BankMobile from the administrative side.
• Experience with the Customer application in Workday Financials.

Responsibilities

• Arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies.
• Assisting with reconciliations that occur in the office, including processes such as financial aid, clearing accounts, tuition, loan programs, and accounts receivable.
• Communicating with students, representatives of sponsoring agencies, and Financial Aid.
• Maintaining spreadsheets to track data for reporting and reconciling.
• Providing assistance with general student account analysis and customer service to fulfill the mission of the Treasurer's Office.
• Maintaining regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance.
• University contributions to dental insurance.
• University contributions to life insurance.
• University contributions to disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree