Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Billing government or private agencies
Financial reconciliation and reporting
Customer service in accounting
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  • 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 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.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • billing government or private agencies
  • financial reconciliation and reporting
  • customer service in accounting
  • use of spreadsheets for data tracking
  • communication with students and agencies

Nice-to-have

  • experience with Workday Financials
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • ability to interpret laws and policies
  • teamwork and harmonious relationships
  • experience with university financial systems

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • At least three years fiscal operations experience
  • Experience with student financials preferred
  • Experience with Excel and reconciliation
  • Knowledge of Workday, UAConnect, Transact, BankMobile
  • Ability to pass criminal, financial, and sex offender checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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