Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Not specified
General ledger reconciliation
Month-end and year-end closing
Grant accounting experience
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a focus on accounting and financial compliance. The ideal candidate will have substantial accounting experience, including grant accounting, and will play a key role in managing financial reporting and audits

Job Summary

  • The position involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations while managing the general ledger.
  • Candidates will be responsible for preparing organizational financial statements and notes to be submitted to the University of Arkansas Systems office.
  • The role requires participating in audits and implementing new policies based on audit findings to improve departmental productivity.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a focus on accounting and financial compliance. The ideal candidate will have substantial accounting experience, including grant accounting, and will play a key role in managing financial reporting and audits.

Salary

Base: $55,000 - $60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Month-end and year-end closing
  • Grant accounting experience
  • GAAP compliance monitoring
  • Financial statement preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Initiative in IT productivity improvement
  • Strong ethical modeling
  • Experience with CAFR reporting

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Five years of professional accounting experience
  • Two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
  • At least two years of Grant Accounting experience

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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