Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Onsite
General ledger reconciliation
Month-end closing procedures
Financial statement preparation
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with experience in accounting and finance, particularly in grant accounting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, five years of professional accounting experience, and at least two years in a managerial role

Job Summary

  • The position involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations while reviewing general ledger reports for errors.
  • Responsibilities include managing month-end and fiscal year-end closing procedures and preparing organizational financial statements for the University of Arkansas Systems office.
  • The role requires at least two years of grant accounting experience in addition to five years of professional accounting experience.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with experience in accounting and finance, particularly in grant accounting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, five years of professional accounting experience, and at least two years in a managerial role.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Month-end closing procedures
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Audit documentation support
  • Grant accounting experience

Nice-to-have

  • Information technology improvement
  • Code of ethics enforcement
  • Data trend analysis
  • Policy revision implementation

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 required

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