Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Billing government or private agencies
Student financial account reconciliations
Use of spreadsheets for data tracking
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

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.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, paid holidays, and retirement programs.
  • The position requires regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships to support the Treasurer's Office mission.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $46,383; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions; tuition waivers; retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • billing government or private agencies
  • student financial account reconciliations
  • use of spreadsheets for data tracking
  • communication with students and agencies
  • customer service in financial context
  • knowledge of accounting ledgers and journals
  • experience with Workday financial systems

Nice-to-have

  • experience with Excel
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • ability to conduct quantitative quality assurance
  • clear communication skills
  • experience with graduate assistant tuition waivers
  • experience with UAConnect and Transact systems

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • At least three years fiscal operations experience
  • Experience with student financials in higher education
  • Experience with reconciliation processes
  • Knowledge of Workday, UAConnect, Transact, BankMobile
  • Ability to pass criminal and financial background checks
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Legal authority to work in the United States required

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