Extension Assistant Specialist - Accountant-1

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Base: $50,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Workday financial modules
Financial analysis and reporting
Regulatory compliance
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an Extension Assistant Specialist - Accountant-1 to support its School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences. The role requires advanced accounting expertise, compliance knowledge, and 1-3 years of relevant experience, with a salary of $50,000. **

Job Summary

  • This position plays a critical role in supporting informed decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and institutional requirements.
  • Key responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating financial performance, preparing complex financial reports, and administering financial reporting activities, audits, internal controls, and compliance obligations.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an Extension Assistant Specialist - Accountant-1 to support its School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences. The role requires advanced accounting expertise, compliance knowledge, and 1-3 years of relevant experience, with a salary of $50,000. **

Salary

Base: $50,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Workday financial modules
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Internal controls and audits
  • Fiscal year-end close

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education accounting experience
  • Public-sector accounting experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaborative work environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance
  • 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Proficiency in Workday financial modules
  • Experience with financial reporting and analysis
  • Experience with state and federal financial reporting
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the US

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