Accounting Assistant III

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Closing Date: 10/01/2026 Type of Position: Accounting Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 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 of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Student Affairs Financial Support Staff B Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Accounting Assistant III is responsible and accountable for assisting with shared services functional areas of procurement, p-card, and travel processing. The position will support their units and Fiscal Operations in running various reports, organizing collected data, and contacting unit administrators on all procurement, travel, and other business operations related matters. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers, and accounts, analysis of financial data, financial statements, and expenditure reports, and presentation of financial data. Responsible for reviewing accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations The Accounting Assistant III will provide budget planning and projections pertaining to all accounts. This position will be the primary fiscal contact to make accounting adjustments, perform account reconciliation, approve all purchasing transactions, and initiate procurement & travel requests, as well as serve as backup for similar positions. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting , general business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education   At least two years of experience in accounting or related field   Preferred Qualifications: Exp erience using Workday   Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:   K nowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principals , data management, and customer service techniques   A bility to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with units and the university   Additional Information: Salary Information: $43923 (Commensurate with education and experience) 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: Monica Atkinson, Accounting Manager, [email protected] All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS   Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry 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 M