Accounting Assistant III

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Accounting Assistant III is responsible and accountable for assisting with shared services functional areas of procurement, p-card, and travel processing. The position will support 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. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers, and accounts, analysis of financial data, financial statements, and expenditure reports, and presentation of financial data. Responsible for reviewing accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations The Accounting Assistant III will provide budget planning and projections pertaining to all accounts. This position will be the primary fiscal contact to make accounting adjustments, perform account reconciliation, approve all purchasing transactions, and initiate procurement & travel requests, as well as serve as backup for similar positions. 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

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, general business, or a related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Workday

Responsibilities

• Assisting with shared services functional areas of procurement, p-card, and travel processing.
• Support 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
• Provide budget planning and projections pertaining to all accounts.
• Primary fiscal contact to make accounting adjustments, perform account reconciliation, approve all purchasing transactions, and initiate procurement & travel requests, as well as serve as backup for similar positions.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees