Accountant II

Closing Date: 12/08/2025

Type of Position: Accounting

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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.

The Accountant II 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.

Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business related fields from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of experience in accounting or a related field

• At least two or more years of experience in accounting or a related field
• Experience using Workday
• Experience using Quick Books accounting software

• Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principles, data management, and customer service techniques
• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with departments and college

$46,383

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

• Proof of Veteran Status

Emily Hosseini
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
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