Accounting Manager

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Fully remote, with occasional in-person meetings as required by the department.
Workday transaction monitoring
State, grant, and foundation requisitions
Procurement, travel, accounts receivable and payable
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the centralized accounting team for the College of Education and Health Professions. The role requires oversight of financial operations, compliance with regulations, and staff training, and is fully remote with occasional in-person meetings

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, monitoring worktag balances, managing specialized billing and registrations, reviewing monthly financial reports, and leading the professional growth of the college through 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

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the centralized accounting team for the College of Education and Health Professions. The role requires oversight of financial operations, compliance with regulations, and staff training, and is fully remote with occasional in-person meetings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Workday transaction monitoring
  • State, grant, and foundation requisitions
  • Procurement, travel, accounts receivable and payable
  • University, state, and federal regulations
  • Financial reporting accuracy
  • Training new accounting staff

Nice-to-have

  • Leading professional growth
  • Harmonious working relationships
  • Advance the state and build a better world

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
  • Direct experience with grant and/or contract awards and proposals
  • University endowment accounting
  • State and university procurement policies and procedures
  • Experience with Workday, Quickbooks, Smartsheets or other ERP financial systems
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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