Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Day shift (onsite)
Monitors compliance with gaap
Reviews general ledger reports
Manages month-end closing procedures
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist to oversee financial compliance and reporting within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, significant professional experience, and expertise in grant accounting

Job Summary

  • The position involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing general ledger reports for errors or inconsistencies.
  • The role requires managing and completing month-end and fiscal year-end closing procedures while preparing organizational financial statements for the University of Arkansas Systems office.
  • Candidates must provide general ledger documentation to internal and external auditors and implement policies according to audit findings.

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist to oversee financial compliance and reporting within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, significant professional experience, and expertise in grant accounting.

Salary

Base: $55,000 - $60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitors compliance with GAAP
  • Reviews general ledger reports
  • Manages month-end closing procedures
  • Prepares organizational financial statements
  • Provides documentation to auditors

Nice-to-have

  • Initiative to increase IT use
  • Model and enforce code of ethics
  • Experience in quality control reporting

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Five years of professional accounting experience
  • Two years in managerial or supervisory capacity
  • Two years of Grant Accounting experience

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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