Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Onsite
General ledger reconciliation
Month-end fiscal year closing
Grant accounting experience
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a strong background in accounting and finance to oversee compliance with accounting principles and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and five years of professional experience, including managerial responsibilities

Job Summary

  • The position involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations while managing the general ledger.
  • The role requires preparing organizational financial statements for submission to the University of Arkansas Systems office and the State of Arkansas Comprehensive Financial Report.
  • Candidates must have at least two years of grant accounting experience in addition to five years of professional accounting experience.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a strong background in accounting and finance to oversee compliance with accounting principles and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and five years of professional experience, including managerial responsibilities.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Month-end fiscal year closing
  • Grant accounting experience
  • GAAP compliance monitoring
  • Financial statement preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Information technology productivity improvement
  • Audit policy implementation
  • Ethical code enforcement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Five years of professional accounting experience
  • Two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
  • Two years of Grant Accounting experience

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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