Accounting Assistant

Summary of Job Duties

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing collection procedures for delinquent accounts on external invoices; managing collection procedures for delinquent accounts on travel and p-card invoices; counseling and providing responses to students, parent, debtors, and other University offices regarding any billing inquiries or other information; and reviewing and monitoring checks that are approaching their stale date, are outstanding, or expiring.

This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of an associate's degree in general business, business management, or a related field
• Applicable Equivalencies May Be Considered On The Above Qualifications
• At least three years of experience in fiscal operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with University of Arkansas systems: Workday, UAConnect, and Transact
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of collection agencies' procedures and methods
• Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and software application programs
• Knowledge of customer service techniques
• Ability to record fiscal data and manipulate data to generate complex reports and documents
• Ability to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact, using email or other written correspondence, and through telephone contact

Additional Information

• Salary Information: $39,930

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

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Financial Credit Check
• Sex Offender Registry Check

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Pre-employment screening requirements are included in the position listing.
• A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

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

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.

Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.

For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.

Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

• Hearing
• Making fine movements with hands, including typing
• Sitting
• Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

• N/A

Occasional Physical Activity

• N/A

Benefits Eligible

• Yes