Financial Analyst

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • $61,735

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. The Financial Analyst provides fiscal support for ongoing business operations and acts as the liaison with groups across campus, regarding fiscal transaction preparation and review. This position runs financial reports and reviews them for accuracy; compiles and analyzes financial data and assists with other duties and special projects as assigned. 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

• Associate's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in fiscal operations
• Detail-oriented
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures as well as applicable laws
• Ability to prepare reports and perform analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years or more of university experience
• Workday experience

Responsibilities

• The Financial Analyst provides fiscal support for ongoing business operations and acts as the liaison with groups across campus, regarding fiscal transaction preparation and review.
• This position runs financial reports and reviews them for accuracy
• compiles and analyzes financial data and assists with other duties and special projects as assigned.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree