Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
General ledger management and reconciliation
Financial statement preparation and reporting
Grant accounting experience
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historic 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a commitment to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historic 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a commitment to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
  • The Project/Program Specialist monitors compliance with accounting principles, manages general ledger operations, and prepares organizational financial statements to be submitted to the University of Arkansas Systems office.
  • The position offers benefits eligibility and requires participation in month-end and fiscal year-end closing procedures while supporting audit processes and improving departmental productivity through technology.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historic 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a commitment to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.

Salary

Base: $55,000 - $60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger management and reconciliation
  • Financial statement preparation and reporting
  • Grant accounting experience
  • Month-end and fiscal year-end closing procedures
  • Compliance with accounting principles and regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Use of information technology for productivity
  • Supervisory or managerial experience
  • Collaboration with auditors
  • Knowledge of university financial systems
  • Ethical compliance enforcement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Five years professional accounting experience
  • At least two years managerial or supervisory experience
  • Minimum two years grant accounting experience

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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