Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Accounting ledgers and journals
Microsoft office proficiency
Financial information analysis
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 and assisting with various office reconciliations

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 and assisting with various office reconciliations.
  • This role requires communication with students, sponsoring agencies, and Financial Aid, utilizing spreadsheets for data tracking and reporting, and providing general student account analysis and customer service.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs.

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 and assisting with various office reconciliations.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accounting ledgers and journals
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Financial information analysis
  • Customer service techniques
  • Basic quantitative quality assurance

Nice-to-have

  • Work-life balance promotion
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Transformational opportunities provider

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter