Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Billing government or private agencies
Financial reconciliations
Student account analysis
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.
  • Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain harmonious working relationships are essential job duties.

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: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • billing government or private agencies
  • financial reconciliations
  • student account analysis
  • use of spreadsheets for reporting
  • communication with students and agencies
  • knowledge of accounting ledgers and journals

Nice-to-have

  • experience with Workday Financials
  • experience with UAConnect and Transact systems
  • customer service techniques
  • ability to interpret laws and policies
  • collaborative work environment
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • At least three years of fiscal operations experience
  • Experience with student financials in higher education
  • Experience with Excel
  • Experience with payment application for accounts receivable
  • Experience with graduate assistant tuition waivers
  • Experience with University of Arkansas systems
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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