Accountant – Student Accounting Job Pine Bluff area,Arkansas USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Accountant I – Student Accounting

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Accountant I is responsible for arranging billing of government or private agencies on behalf of University of Arkansas students receiving financial support for their studies. This position is also responsible for assisting with reconciliations that occur in the office. This would include things like financial aid, clearing accounts, tuition, loan programs, and accounts receivable.

In this role, the Accountant I must communicate with both students and the representatives of the sponsoring agencies along with Financial Aid, and use spreadsheets that will need to be maintained to track data for reporting and reconciling. They will provide assistance with general student account analysis and customer service in order to help fulfill the mission of the Treasurer's Office.

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:

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above 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:

Experience in an accounting or billing office
Experience with student financials in higher education
Experience with Excel
Experience with payment application for accounts receivable
Experience with graduate assistant tuition waivers
Experience with the University of Arkansas systems:
Workday, UAConnect (Peoplesoft), Transact (formerly CashNET), and Bank Mobile from the administrative side
Experience with the Customer application in Workday Financials

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of accounting ledgers and journals
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer technology related to accounting systems
Ability to interpret and apply provisions of laws, rules, or policies to specific situations
Ability to review and analyze financial information
Knowledge of customer service techniques
Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews
Ability to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact; using e-mail or other written correspondence; and through telephone contact

Salary Information:

$46,383

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

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