Accountant I

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Accountant I performs entry of all internal and external requisitions, travel, personal reimbursements, expense/fund transfers, orders supplies, processes P & T card charges, and processes bids/RFPs for designated departments. Initiates entry of all transactions into college accounting system. Reviews accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations. Assists management in planning and budget activities. Performs receiving entries and accounts payable functions for designated cost centers and reconciles internal accounting system records. Prepares monthly reports for deans, directors, and department heads. Reviews transactions submitted to ensure that they are in accordance with university, state, and federal purchasing regulations. Assists in developing new accounting procedures to resolve data processing problems. Communicates regularly with college staff, deans, internal and external vendors concerning financial affairs. This position is 100% remote but will need to live within 100-mile radius to attend in person meetings as required by department. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least one year of experience working in accounting or related field.
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Experience using Workday.
• Experience using QuickBooks accounting software.
• Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principles, data management, and customer service techniques.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with departments and college.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry of all internal and external requisitions, travel, personal reimbursements, expense/fund transfers, orders supplies, processes P & T card charges, and processes bids/RFPs for designated departments.
• Initiates entry of all transactions into college accounting system.
• Reviews accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations.
• Assists management in planning and budget activities.
• Performs receiving entries and accounts payable functions for designated cost centers and reconciles internal accounting system records.
• Prepares monthly reports for deans, directors, and department heads.
• Reviews transactions submitted to ensure that they are in accordance with university, state, and federal purchasing regulations.
• Assists in developing new accounting procedures to resolve data processing problems.
• Communicates regularly with college staff, deans, internal and external vendors concerning financial affairs.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and 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