Accounting Manager

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Monitor workday transactions
Oversee state, grant, and foundation requisitions
Ensure compliance with regulations
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the centralized accounting team for the College of Education and Health Professions. This role requires strong leadership and fiscal operations experience, with a focus on financial oversight, training, and compliance

Job Summary

  • The Accounting Manager will lead the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) centralized accounting team, overseeing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include financial oversight, managing specialized billing and registrations, preparing financial reports, and providing comprehensive training for accounting staff and departmental administrators.
  • This position is 100% remote but requires in-person meetings as needed, and the University of Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions.

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The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the centralized accounting team for the College of Education and Health Professions. This role requires strong leadership and fiscal operations experience, with a focus on financial oversight, training, and compliance.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor Workday transactions
  • Oversee state, grant, and foundation requisitions
  • Ensure compliance with regulations
  • Financial oversight and monitoring
  • Lead accounting team
  • Provide staff training

Nice-to-have

  • Guide staff on procurement and travel
  • Foster professional growth
  • Maintain collegial working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, general business or related field 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
  • At least three or more years of experience supervising/managing a team
  • Experience with Workday, Quickbooks, Smartsheets or other ERP financial systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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