Accounting Assistant III

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Accounting Assistant III supports shared services functions involving procurement, purchasing card (p-card), and travel processing. The role provides fiscal operations support to Student Affairs units by running reports, organizing data, and communicating with unit administrators about procurement, travel, and other business operations.

The position prepares and posts journals, ledgers, and accounts; analyzes and presents financial data, statements, and expenditure reports; and reviews accounting transactions for compliance with university and state regulations. It also supports budget planning and projections, serves as the primary fiscal contact for accounting adjustments and account reconciliations, approves purchasing transactions, initiates procurement and travel requests, and provides backup for similar positions. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• At least two years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principles, data management, and customer service techniques.
• Ability to apply policies, procedures, and other applicable regulations associated with units and the university.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, general business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least one year of experience processing business transactions in a higher education environment.
• Experience using financial and administrative software such as Workday Financial or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shared services procurement, p-card, and travel processing.
• Provide fiscal operations support to Student Affairs units.
• Run reports, organize collected data, and contact unit administrators about procurement, travel, and other business operations matters.
• Prepare and post journals, ledgers, and accounts.
• Analyze and present financial data, financial statements, and expenditure reports.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure methods comply with university and state regulations.
• Provide budget planning and projections for all accounts.
• Serve as the primary fiscal contact for accounting adjustments and account reconciliation.
• Approve purchasing transactions and initiate procurement and travel requests.
• Provide backup for similar positions.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 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: High school or GED