Financial Operations Specialist (two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $61,735; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Financial transaction processing
Financial report generation
Month-end and year-end closing support
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • The Financial Operations Specialist role supports ongoing business operations by preparing, processing, and reviewing financial transactions and reports while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
  • The University offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

Base: $61,735; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial transaction processing
  • Financial report generation
  • Month-end and year-end closing support
  • Compliance with policies and regulations
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Workday experience
  • Higher education environment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Collaborative working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in accounting or related field
  • At least two years of fiscal operations experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in accounting
  • Criminal background check
  • Financial credit check
  • Sex offender registry check

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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