Assistant Controller

University of Arkansas System

16d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will manage inventory and fixed asset accounting, along with various work activities of the Financial Services to ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state laws/regulations and institutional policies/procedures. The Assistant Controller, in conjunction with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance, is responsible for the recording, analyzing, and maintenance of financial records of the institution.

Requirements

Associate Degree; plus a year’s experience in finance, accounting, or closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Higher Education experience
Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

Record the movement of fixed assets within the College.
Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets.
Determine and post depreciation expense for all fixed assets.
Create and post journal entries for fixed asset transactions.
Reconcile the fixed asset subledger with the general ledger.
Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of.
Perform physical inventories and audits to verify asset existence and accuracy.
Generate reports on a regular basis for management on asset activity and capital expenditures.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Monitor the accuracy and integrity of College-wide accounting data and systems.
Monitor and coordinate the interface of various reports to Workday and AASIS.
Monitor, track, and reconcile AASIS reports for general revenue and cash appropriations.
Prepare reports for federal and state agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrate ability in problem solving, multitasking, and time management.
Participate in developing and evaluating department goals, objectives, and systems.
Assist the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Vice Chancellor with other duties and projects as needed.