Financial Operations Specialist (two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $61,735; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Financial transaction processing
Financial report reconciliation
Compliance with policies and regulations
The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.
  • The University of Arkansas is committed to equal opportunity and conducts background checks including criminal, financial credit, and sex offender registry checks as part of the hiring process.

Matching Summary

The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders.

Salary

Base: $61,735; 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

  • Financial transaction processing
  • Financial report reconciliation
  • Compliance with policies and regulations
  • Month-end and year-end financial support
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Effective communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Workday experience
  • Experience in higher education
  • Collaborative working relationships
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Ability to interpret policies and laws

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in accounting or related field
  • At least two years of fiscal operations experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Workday experience preferred
  • Criminal background check
  • Financial credit check
  • Sex offender registry check

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment

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