Accounting Assistant III

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, general business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least two years of experience in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principals, data management, and customer service techniques.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with units and the university.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Workday.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with shared services functional areas of procurement, p-card, and travel processing.
• Supporting their units and Fiscal Operations in running various reports, organizing collected data, and contacting unit administrators on all procurement, travel, and other business operations related matters.
• Preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers, and accounts.
• Analysis of financial data, financial statements, and expenditure reports, and presentation of financial data.
• Reviewing accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations.
• Providing budget planning and projections pertaining to all accounts.
• Serving as the primary fiscal contact to make accounting adjustments, perform account reconciliation, approve all purchasing transactions, and initiate procurement & travel requests.
• Serving as backup for similar positions.

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: Mid Level