Accounting Manager

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Monitor workday transactions
Oversee state, grant, and foundation requisitions
Guide staff on accounting procedures
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Accounting Manager for its College of Education and Health Professions. The role involves overseeing the accounting team, managing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with university regulations, with a focus on mentorship and training

Job Summary

  • The Accounting Manager will lead the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) centralized accounting team, determining workloads and monitoring transaction flow.
  • Key responsibilities include financial oversight, specialized billing for programs like the Autism Waiver, and preparing monthly financial reports for deans and directors.
  • This position offers a 100% remote work arrangement but requires in-person meetings as needed, with a comprehensive benefits package provided by the University of Arkansas.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Accounting Manager for its College of Education and Health Professions. The role involves overseeing the accounting team, managing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with university regulations, with a focus on mentorship and training.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor Workday transactions
  • Oversee state, grant, and foundation requisitions
  • Guide staff on accounting procedures
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Financial reporting and reconciliation
  • Manage specialized billing and registrations

Nice-to-have

  • Lead professional growth of staff
  • Foster a welcoming climate
  • Promote healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or experience equivalency
  • At least four years of experience in fiscal operations
  • At least two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
  • Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field
  • Three or more years of experience supervising/managing a team
  • Experience with grant and/or contract awards and proposals
  • Experience with university endowment accounting
  • Experience with state and university procurement policies and procedures
  • Experience with Workday, Quickbooks, Smartsheets or other ERP financial systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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