Accounting Assistant

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, United States
$39,930 - $47,916 py
On-site
Manage collection procedures for delinquent accounts
Respond to billing inquiries
Review and monitor stale/outstanding checks
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking an Accounting Assistant responsible for managing delinquent accounts and providing billing inquiries support. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant associate's degree and have three years of experience in fiscal operations, with a preference for those with a bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Job Summary

  • The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing collection procedures for delinquent accounts on external invoices and travel/p-card invoices.
  • This position involves counseling students, parents, and other university offices regarding billing inquiries and reviewing checks approaching their stale date.
  • The role requires working with a team to review delinquent student accounts, maintain documentation, conduct research, and communicate with collection agencies, adhering to GAAP, state, and federal laws.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking an Accounting Assistant responsible for managing delinquent accounts and providing billing inquiries support. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant associate's degree and have three years of experience in fiscal operations, with a preference for those with a bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.

Salary

$39,930 - $47,916

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage collection procedures for delinquent accounts
  • Respond to billing inquiries
  • Review and monitor stale/outstanding checks
  • Communicate with collection agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Work as part of a team
  • Maintain appropriate documentation
  • Conduct research

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in general business or related field
  • At least three years of experience in fiscal operations
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting (Preferred)
  • Experience with University of Arkansas systems (Preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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