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 generation and reconciliation
Compliance with policies and regulatory standards
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 a benefits package 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, a safe campus community, and conducts background checks including criminal, financial, and sex offender registry checks as part of pre-employment screening.

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: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial transaction processing
  • Financial report generation and reconciliation
  • Compliance with policies and regulatory standards
  • Month-end and year-end financial activities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-have

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

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
  • Must have legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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