Location: Pine Bluff,AR, USA
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Extension
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.
For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students - a chance to advance.
The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.
You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master's degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.
Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.
Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.
As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same - to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Department:
Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Science
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
* Monitors financial performance of the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) by researching and analyzing financial data.
* Creates financial reports for SAFHS administration, including comparison reports actual vs. budgeted revenue and expense.
* Administers all reporting activities for SAFHS, including oversight of the collection and filing of state and federal reports and other required documents, and auditing of financial reports.
* Articulate financial position of SAFHS to Dean and leadership team.
* Maintains financial data and prepares financial reports for management and administration as requested.
* Perform general accounting duties such as account reconciliations, preparing and maintaining various accounting records, making general ledger journal entries, and may be required to substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
* Other duties may be assigned by the Dean and in support of the Controller's Office that may require additional learning associated with other key functional areas.
Qualifications:
Qualification
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems. Ability to develop and maintain manual or automated accounting systems. Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of laws, rules, or policies to accounting transactions. Ability to analyze financial information and prepare reports. Ability to provide technical assistance to management, research investigators, staff, and the general public regarding accounting operations.
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or closely related discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
Other qualifications - Strong Excel spreadsheet skills, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities; Ability to speak & write clearly & communicate ideas successfully; Ability to organize, plan, & prioritize work; Ability to attend to details while simultaneously handling multiple projects; Ability to analyze, interpret, & apply relevant regulations, policies, & procedures; Initiative to learn & maintain current knowledge in area of assignment; and Physical & mental ability to effectively perform duties & responsibilities related to the job, which may include long & irregular hours of work.
Additional Information:
Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Workday or a similar accounting system to perform accounting and financial functions. State government or Higher Education experience dealing with financial accounts.
Salary Information:
$48,499
Required Documents to Apply:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):
Please upload to the resume section; Resume, transcript, and a list of three professional references to be considered for this position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Sharron Williams
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the 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:
Frequent Physical Activity:
Occasional Physical Activity:
Benefits Eligible:
Yes