Accounting Assistant

Closing Date: 04/24/2026

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

Collections

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.

The Accounting Assistant will work as part of a team to review delinquent student accounts to determine appropriate action, maintain appropriate documentation, conduct research, and communicate with the collections agencies.

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of an associate’s degree in general business, business management, or a related field
• 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, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Salary Information:

$39,930 - $47,916 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:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit 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 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes