Senior Accountant

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business major;
• At least two years of experience in accounting or a related field, including general ledger transaction and account reconciliation experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation and distribution of all customer invoices;
• Work with ITS, and other Financial Services personnel, to ensure the highest level of efficiency possible relative to the invoicing process;
• Collection of outstanding balances due from customers;
• Reconciliation of all customer account balances to ensure accuracy of balances;
• Perform periodic reviews of pricing to ensure that we are charging a competitive rate and, in all cases, covering the costs of our raw materials:
• Assist department personnel with tasks in Workday periodically;
• Research, prepare, and input any journal vouchers necessary;
• Prepare various financial reports, as required by the VCFA or other Financial Services employees;
• Ensure that departmental financial activity is properly recorded;
• Assist other Financial Services personnel with special projects, as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, particularly as they relate to sound financial management in higher education;
• Knowledge of accounting information technology and its application;
• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment and be innovative and creative in the development of accounting procedures;
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial information and communicate recommended action to correct deficiencies;
• Ability to teach UA Little Rock's computerized financial management system to a wide variety of users;
• Ability to participate in or lead a workgroup;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, track, and complete assigned tasks;
• Ability to stay current on changes in accounting for higher education;
• Ability to write documentation of applications and findings so a reasonably informed accountant, auditor, or accounting technician can follow without verbal explanation;
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office, including Access, in a large and complex accounting system;
• Skilled in interpersonal skills using both written and verbal communications;
• Skilled in interacting with a variety of people.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and theories of accounting;
• Knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and procedures;
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative processes and procedures;
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies;
• Ability to act independently and promptly to situations and events;
• Ability to recognize critical events, develop and evaluate data, determine solutions, and make recommendations;
• Ability to prepare written and oral communications and reports;
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional, and ethical standards;
• Ability to establish a good rapport and cultivate effective working relationships with administration, faculty, and staff;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational and prioritization skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.