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 and reconciliation
Compliance with policies and regulations
The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders in the preparation, processing, and review of financial transactions

Job Summary

  • The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders in the preparation, processing, and review of financial transactions.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The University of Arkansas is committed to equal opportunity and conducts background checks including criminal, financial credit, and sex offender registry as part of the pre-employment screening.

Matching Summary

The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders in the preparation, processing, and review of financial transactions.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial transaction processing
  • Financial report generation and reconciliation
  • Compliance with policies and regulations
  • Month-end and year-end financial activities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education
  • Workday software experience
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to analyze financial data

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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