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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:Research and Sponsored Programs
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Required Education and/or Experience:
A bachelor's degree (any field);
Microsoft Office Suite;
General knowledge of accounting software.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field;
Experience with Google products including Drive, Sheets, and Docs. Adobe Acrobat Pro;
Experience with the UA Foundation accounting system (Blackbaud) and Argos. Workday;
Workday finance experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Support college faculty and staff by providing information necessary to execute grant related financial processes;
Liaise with the Academic Departments, Office of Finance and Administration and other financial partners;
Provide training to faculty and staff on the use of Workday to obtain grant related financial information;
Assist faculty and staff in investigating anomalies;
Assist faculty in determining appropriate object classes for grant budgeting;
Assist faculty in developing proposal budgets.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial information in a computerized accounting environment;
Ability to stay current on changes in accounting for sponsored projects;
Ability to work within and across department lines to solve problems and create new solutions;
Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment and be innovative and creative in the development of accounting procedures;
Skilled in using Google Sheets, Workday, and Microsoft Office in a large and complex accounting system;
General knowledge and understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
Ability to interpret and apply budgetary and fiscal policies and procedures;
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Director
tlcash@ualr.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, TalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Standing, WalkingBenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.