Extension Assistant Specialist - Accountant-1

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $50,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site due to nature of the role).
Workday financial modules proficiency
Complex financial report preparation
Variance analysis and forecasting
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an Extension Assistant Specialist - Accountant-1, responsible for providing advanced accounting expertise and compliance support within the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience, particularly in financial reporting and analysis

Job Summary

  • This role supports the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences by providing advanced accounting expertise and financial systems proficiency.
  • The position requires monitoring financial performance, preparing complex reports, and advising leadership on fiscal strategy and risks.
  • Candidates must ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional requirements while supporting internal and external audits.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking an Extension Assistant Specialist - Accountant-1, responsible for providing advanced accounting expertise and compliance support within the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience, particularly in financial reporting and analysis.

Salary

Base: $50,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Workday financial modules proficiency
  • Complex financial report preparation
  • Variance analysis and forecasting
  • State and federal compliance knowledge
  • General ledger oversight and reconciliations

Nice-to-have

  • Higher education accounting experience
  • Public-sector accounting background
  • Grant and contract tracking expertise
  • Faculty training and technical assistance
  • Strategic fiscal planning collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance
  • 1-3 years progressive accounting experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work required

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