Accounting Manager

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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.

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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.

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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education or a financial setting
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or other professional certification
• At least five years of supervisory experience
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education or a financial setting
• Experience with the accounting associated with the billing and collections of student tuition and fees
• Experience with the reconciliation of federal and state student financial aid
• Experience with Workday (finance and/or student modules)
• Experience with Illumia payment software
• Experience with analyzing and manipulating large sets of data with tools, such as Microsoft Access

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• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting

• Knowledge of financial principles

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources

• Ability to plan and direct the work of others

• Ability to work with others to ensure compliance and responsiveness

• Ability to interpret and explain federal, state, and institutional laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Ability to analyze complex administrative problems and develop effective courses of action

• Ability to conduct research and prepare required reports

• Ability to perform quantitative quality assurance reviews

• Ability to resolve operational issues

• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information

• Ability to communicate clearly using communication skills which could include, but are not limited to, the following methods: personal face-to-face contact, e-mail or other written correspondence, telephone or other voice contact
   

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