Accounting Assistant II

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. It aims to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach. The campus is located in Fayetteville, a community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., with a strong economy and a focus on the arts and quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. This position is in the Department of Financial and Management Analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• At least one year of experience with processing transactions in a financial system.
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in general business, finance, or a related field.
• Workday experience.
• At least one year of experience working with inventory or fixed assets.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and database management.
• Knowledge of software applications.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies of assigned section.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business related documents.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program.
• Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative quality assurance reviews, and prepare reports.
• 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.
• Ability to process transactions in a financial system displaying an attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Adding equipment purchases to the equipment subsidiary accounting system.
• Adjusting accounting records to reflect proper account codes for new purchases.
• Processing and updating departmental accounting records related to equipment.
• Investigating export control information on any new equipment purchases as well as all existing equipment.
• Preparing ad hoc reports, assisting auditors, and processing transfers.
• 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: Mid Level