Accountant I

Summary Of Job Duties

The Accountant I performs entry of all internal and external requisitions, travel, personal reimbursements, expense/fund transfers, orders supplies, processes P & T card charges, and processes bids/RFPs for designated departments; Initiates entry of all transactions into college accounting system; Reviews accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations; Assists management in planning and budget activities; Performs receiving entries and accounts payable functions for designated cost centers and reconciles internal accounting system records; Prepares monthly reports for deans, directors, and department heads; Reviews transactions submitted to ensure that they are in accordance with university, state, and federal purchasing regulations; Assists in developing new accounting procedures to resolve data processing problems; Communicates regularly with college staff, deans, internal and external vendors concerning financial affairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: The formal education of a bachelor's degree in accounting or other business related field from an accredited institution of higher education
  
• At least one year of experience working in accounting or related field
  
• Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of experience in accounting or a related field
  
• Experience using Workday
  
• Experience using QuickBooks accounting software
  

Additional Information

• Salary Information: $46,383.00

Required Documents To Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Amy Walker
Accounting Manager
alkerr@uark.edu

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Background Check Information

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy.

Questions or Concerns

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligibility

Yes