Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Billing government or private agencies
Student financial account reconciliation
Use of spreadsheets for reporting
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  • The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies and assisting with reconciliations.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Salary

Base: $46,383; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance contributions; tuition waivers; retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • billing government or private agencies
  • student financial account reconciliation
  • use of spreadsheets for reporting
  • customer service in financial context
  • communication with students and agencies

Nice-to-have

  • experience with Workday Financials
  • knowledge of university financial systems
  • ability to conduct quantitative quality assurance
  • collaborative and harmonious work relationships
  • proficiency with Microsoft Office

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • At least three years of fiscal operations experience
  • Experience with student financials preferred
  • Knowledge of accounting ledgers and journals
  • Pre-employment background and credit checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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