Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Monitor compliance with accounting principles
Review financial reports for errors
Allocate funds for accounts
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a strong background in accounting and finance. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant accounting and managerial roles, contributing to financial compliance and reporting within the university's operations. **

Job Summary

  • Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations.
  • Prepares organizational Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for submission to the University of Arkansas Systems office and the State of Arkansas Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) office.
  • Provides general ledger documentation to auditors and implements new or revised General Ledger policies and procedures.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a strong background in accounting and finance. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant accounting and managerial roles, contributing to financial compliance and reporting within the university's operations. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • monitor compliance with accounting principles
  • review financial reports for errors
  • allocate funds for accounts
  • evaluate data processing needs
  • approve journal entries and reconciliations
  • manage month-end and year-end closing

Nice-to-have

  • increase use of information technology
  • model and enforce code of ethics

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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