Accounting Assistant

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

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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. 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Requirements

• The bachelor's degree in general business, finance, or a related field
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
• At least one year of experience processing transactions in a financial system
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Workday Experience
• At least one year of experience working with inventory or fixed assets

Responsibilities

• The Accounting Assistant is responsible for adding equipment purchases to the equipment subsidiary accounting system and adjusting accounting records to reflect proper account codes for new purchases.
• Process and update departmental accounting records related to equipment.
• Investigate export control information on any new equipment purchases as well as all existing equipment.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, assisting auditors, and transfers.
• 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.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• 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: Entry Level