Accountant I

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $46,383; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Billing government or private agencies
Student financial account reconciliation
Use of workday financial systems
The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies

Job Summary

  • The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is essential, and the role requires communication with students, sponsoring agencies, and financial aid representatives to support the Treasurer's Office mission.

Matching Summary

The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies.

Salary

Base: $46,383; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • billing government or private agencies
  • student financial account reconciliation
  • use of Workday financial systems
  • accounts receivable payment application
  • customer service in financial operations
  • spreadsheet data tracking and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • experience with graduate assistant tuition waivers
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • ability to communicate clearly
  • experience with UAConnect and Transact systems
  • research and quantitative quality assurance
  • harmonious working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • At least three years fiscal operations experience
  • Experience with student financials in higher education
  • Criminal background check
  • Financial credit check
  • Sex offender registry check

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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