Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Billing government or private agencies
Financial account reconciliations
Student financial data tracking
The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies

Job Summary

  • The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background checks including criminal, financial, and sex offender registry as part of the hiring process.

Matching Summary

The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies.

Salary

Base: $46,383; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions; tuition waivers; retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • billing government or private agencies
  • financial account reconciliations
  • student financial data tracking
  • customer service in accounting
  • use of spreadsheets for reporting
  • knowledge of accounting ledgers and journals

Nice-to-have

  • experience with Workday financial systems
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • ability to communicate clearly
  • experience with student financials
  • experience with payment applications
  • experience with tuition waivers

Key Requirements

  • associate's degree or equivalent
  • three years fiscal operations experience
  • experience with accounting or billing office
  • experience with student financials in higher education
  • experience with Excel
  • experience with University of Arkansas systems
  • must pass criminal and financial background checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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