Accounting Manager

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Fully remote
Lead centralized accounting team
Monitor workday transactions
Oversee state, grant, and foundation requisitions
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) centralized accounting team, determining appropriate workloads, monitoring the flow of Workday transactions, and overseeing the entry of various financial documents

Job Summary

  • The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) centralized accounting team, determining appropriate workloads, monitoring the flow of Workday transactions, and overseeing the entry of various financial documents.
  • Key operational responsibilities include financial oversight, managing specialized billing and registrations, reviewing monthly financial reports, and leading the professional growth of the college by providing comprehensive training.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a benefits package including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) centralized accounting team, determining appropriate workloads, monitoring the flow of Workday transactions, and overseeing the entry of various financial documents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead centralized accounting team
  • Monitor Workday transactions
  • Oversee state, grant, and foundation requisitions
  • Guide staff on procurement and travel
  • Ensure compliance with regulations
  • Monitor worktag balances
  • Review monthly financial reports

Nice-to-have

  • Professional growth of the college
  • Comprehensive training for new staff
  • One-on-one and group training sessions
  • Advance the state and build a better world

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
  • At least three years of experience supervising/managing a team
  • Direct experience with grant and/or contract awards
  • Experience with Workday, Quickbooks, Smartsheets or other ERP financial systems

Work Rights

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

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