Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
General ledger maintenance and reconciliation
Month-end and fiscal year-end closing
Compliance with gaap and university regulations
The position involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing general ledger reports for errors or inconsistencies

Job Summary

  • The position involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing general ledger reports for errors or inconsistencies.
  • The successful candidate will manage month-end and fiscal year-end closing procedures while preparing organizational financial statements for the University of Arkansas Systems office.
  • The role requires implementing new policies based on audit findings and modeling compliance with the Division of Finance and Administration's Code of Ethics.

Matching Summary

The position involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing general ledger reports for errors or inconsistencies.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger maintenance and reconciliation
  • Month-end and fiscal year-end closing
  • Compliance with GAAP and university regulations
  • Grant accounting experience required
  • Financial statement preparation for state submission

Nice-to-have

  • Initiative to improve IT productivity
  • Experience with internal and external audits
  • Knowledge of CAFR office requirements

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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