Accounting Assistant III Job Fayetteville area,Arkansas USA,Accounting

Closing Date:

10/01/2026

Type of Position:

Accounting

Workstudy Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

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 leaf accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:

Student Affairs Financial Support Staff B

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 is 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:

Experience using Workday

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principals, data management, and customer service techniques
Ability to apply policies and procedures and…