Accounting Assistant III

Accounting Assistant III

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Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Type of Position:

Accounting

Job Type:

Regular

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

Department:

FAMA Accounting

Summary of Job Duties:

The Accounting Assistant III performs a variety of fiscal tasks in support of shared services functions, including procurement, accounts payable, accounting, purchasing card (p-card), and travel processing. The primary focus of the position is verifying and processing monthly vendor invoices, allocating invoice charges to work orders in FAMA's work order system, and reconciling records in Excel. The position responds to invoice inquiries from vendors, customers, and Accounts Payable, and makes corrections as needed through receipting, journal entries, Internal Service Deliveries, or entries in FAMA's work order system. The position supports assigned units and Fiscal Operations by running reports, organizing data, and coordinating with unit administrators on procurement, travel, and other business operations. Additional duties include preparing and posting journals, ledgers, and accounts; and analyzing financial data and expenditure reports. The position reviews accounting transactions for compliance with university and state regulations. The position also serves 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. This position requires on-site engagement.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education of a high school diploma
• One year of specialized training or experience in business management or a related field
• Experience using financial and administrative software, such as Workday Financial, or comparable systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of University of Arkansas Workday experience processing financial transactions
• At least one year of processing business transactions in a higher education environment
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge and application of customer service techniques
• Ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualification Equivalencies:

Salary Information: $43,923 - $48,315; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information: Troy Vela, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The 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