Project/program Specialist

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Base: $55,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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General ledger reconciliation
Month-end fiscal year closing
Grant accounting experience
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a background in accounting or finance to oversee compliance with financial regulations and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, including grant accounting and managerial responsibilities. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves monitoring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing general ledger reports for errors or inconsistencies.
  • Candidates will manage month-end and fiscal year-end closing procedures while preparing organizational financial statements for the University of Arkansas Systems office.
  • The position requires implementing new policies based on audit findings and providing documentation to various internal and external auditors.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project/Program Specialist with a background in accounting or finance to oversee compliance with financial regulations and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, including grant accounting and managerial responsibilities. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Month-end fiscal year closing
  • Grant accounting experience
  • Compliance with GAAP
  • Financial statement preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Initiative to improve productivity
  • Knowledge of information technology
  • Experience with internal audits
  • Strong ethical modeling

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Five years of professional accounting experience
  • Two years in 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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