Senior Accountant

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
$53,000-$58,000; not specified; university contrib...
Financial accounting standards expertise
Gaap and fasb compliance
Financial statement preparation
The Senior Accountant will assist in determining the applicability of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards on behalf of the UAFS Foundation including implementation of the required standards to achieve compliance

Job Summary

  • The Senior Accountant will assist in determining the applicability of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards on behalf of the UAFS Foundation including implementation of the required standards to achieve compliance.
  • The position will assist in developing and enforcing UAFS Foundation internal controls and financial policies and procedures and will aid in identifying areas for improvement as well as determining and implementing best practices.
  • 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 a choice of retirement programs.

Matching Summary

The Senior Accountant will assist in determining the applicability of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards on behalf of the UAFS Foundation including implementation of the required standards to achieve compliance.

Salary

$53,000-$58,000; Not specified; University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, choice of retirement programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial accounting standards expertise
  • GAAP and FASB compliance
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Account reconciliation

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive initiative and self-direction
  • Positive response to change
  • Ethical behavior and compliance promotion

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Four years of accounting, audit, or finance experience
  • Three years of accounting experience in a not-for-profit setting (preferred)
  • Experience with Blackbaud Finance Edge and/or Workday (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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