Facilities Management - Accounting Assistant II

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, should apply through Workday. All postings close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified closing date (if designated).

About the Institution

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The university advances Arkansas and builds a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and innovation. The campus is located in Fayetteville, a community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., with a growing region home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and a strong focus on the arts and quality of life.

About the Department

The Budget Management Department supports financial operations, including vendor and accounts payable processes. Learn more about the department.

Responsibilities

• Support Specialist/Supervisor/Manager roles in relation to Vendors/Accounts Payable information, including tracking the status of invoices, managing documentation requests, and organizing files.
• Respond to inquiries and facilitate the timely processing of transactions.
• Support projects and process improvement as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• At least two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping, basic accounting, billing, or an office-related support field.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least three (3) years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or billing.
  • Associate Degree in Business or a related field.
  • Experience with Workday.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Advanced organizational skills and experience with office support.
  • Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software applications.
  • Knowledge of customer service techniques.
  • Ability to record fiscal data and manipulate data to generate reports and documents.
  • Ability to conduct basic system research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Pay

$39,930 - $43,923; commensurate with education and experience.

Pre-employment screening requirements include a criminal background check, financial credit check (for certain positions), sex offender registry check, Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.