Accounting Manager II

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

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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. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Financial Affairs, The Director of Accounting is responsible for the efficient operation of the Graduate School & International Education accounting office. Provides supervision and coaching of the accounting services personnel and serves as liaison with other administrative units at the University. Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with internal policies and procedures concerning budgets and financial matters. Prepares routine and special request reports and assists with monthly reconciliation. Assists with data analysis and preparing the Graduate School & International Education unit budgets. This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field such as accounting or finance
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of principals of accounting
• Detail oriented
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years of related experience
• Experience using UA Connect and Workday
• Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access
• Higher Education experience
• Experience with international program accounting and international travel

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the Graduate School & International Education accounting office.
• Provides supervision and coaching of the accounting services personnel and serves as liaison with other administrative units at the University.
• Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with internal policies and procedures concerning budgets and financial matters.
• Prepares routine and special request reports and assists with monthly reconciliation.
• Assists with data analysis and preparing the Graduate School & International Education unit budgets.
• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees