Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Student financial aid billing
Account reconciliation assistance
Communication with students and agencies
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Accountant I to manage billing for students receiving financial support and assist with reconciliations within the Student Accounting Department. Candidates should have an associate's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in fiscal operations, with a preference for experience in higher education accounting

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.
  • This position is also responsible for assisting with reconciliations that occur in the office, including financial aid, clearing accounts, tuition, loan programs, and accounts receivable.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas is seeking an Accountant I to manage billing for students receiving financial support and assist with reconciliations within the Student Accounting Department. Candidates should have an associate's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in fiscal operations, with a preference for experience in higher education accounting.

Salary

Base: $46,383; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student financial aid billing
  • Account reconciliation assistance
  • Communication with students and agencies
  • Spreadsheet data tracking
  • Customer service for student accounts

Nice-to-have

  • Positive work environment
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in general business or related field
  • Three years of fiscal operations experience
  • Experience in accounting or billing office
  • Experience with student financials in higher education
  • Previous reconciliation experience
  • Experience with Excel
  • Experience with payment application for accounts receivable
  • Experience with graduate assistant tuition waivers
  • Experience with University of Arkansas systems

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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