Accounting Assistant III

Accounting Assistant IIICurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students."University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Student Jobs at UAF."All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date: 10/21/2026Type of Position:AccountingJob Type:RegularInstitution Name:University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded 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 leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Department:Accounting CenterSummary of Job Duties:The Accounting Assistant III provides business services support to the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success and Student Success units. Reporting to the Walton College Accounting Center with a dotted line to the Senior Assistant Dean of Student Success, job duties include handling end to end contract and procurement processes; tracking data for reporting and other needs; managing end to end travel processes, processing, tracking, and reporting on accounts receivable, and providing operational support. This role ensures efficient operations by facilitating the timely execution of contracts, procurement, invoicing, and travel arrangements, and other business operation functions. 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. This position is an on-site position.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:The formal education of a high school diplomaAt least one year of specialized training in business management or a related fieldExperience in using financial and administrative software, such as Workday Financial, or comparable systemsExperience using Microsoft Office applications-Word, Excel and OutlookPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher educationAt least one year of University of Arkansas Workday experience processing financial transactionsAt least one year of processing business transactions in a higher education environmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of basic accounting principlesKnowledge and application of customer service techniquesStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to interact with co-workers, vendors and other stakeholders in a professional mannerAbility to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or programAbility to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretionAdditional Information:Salary Information: $43,923-$48,315Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Shane Lewis Walton Director of Human Resources View email address on click.appcast.io application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site do not send to listed recruitment contact.Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe 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.Benefits Eligible:Yes