University of Arkansas
Closing Date:
12/08/2025
Type of Position:
Accounting
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
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.
Summary of Job Duties The Accountant II performs entry of all internal and external requisitions, travel, personal reimbursements, expense/fund transfers, orders supplies, processes P & T card charges, and processes bids/RFPs for designated departments; initiates entry of all transactions into college accounting system; reviews accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations; assists management in planning and budget activities; performs receiving entries and accounts payable functions for designated cost centers and reconciles internal accounting system records; prepares monthly reports for deans, directors, and department heads; reviews transactions submitted to ensure that they are in accordance with university, state, and federal purchasing regulations; assists in developing new accounting procedures to resolve data processing problems; communicates regularly with college staff, deans, internal and external vendors concerning financial affairs. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business related fields from an accredited institution of higher education
At least one year of experience in accounting or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
At least two or more years of experience in accounting or a related field
Experience using Workday
Experience using QuickBooks accounting software
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principles, data management, and customer service techniques
Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with departments and college
Salary Information $46,383
Required Documents to Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information Emily Hosseini Accounting Manager/Supervisor eh056@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants You will be unable to apply for this position on the closing date.
Pre‑employment Screening Requirements Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 orientation 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.
Physical Activity Requirements Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible Yes
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12/08/2025
Type of Position:
Accounting
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
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.
Summary of Job Duties The Accountant II performs entry of all internal and external requisitions, travel, personal reimbursements, expense/fund transfers, orders supplies, processes P & T card charges, and processes bids/RFPs for designated departments; initiates entry of all transactions into college accounting system; reviews accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations; assists management in planning and budget activities; performs receiving entries and accounts payable functions for designated cost centers and reconciles internal accounting system records; prepares monthly reports for deans, directors, and department heads; reviews transactions submitted to ensure that they are in accordance with university, state, and federal purchasing regulations; assists in developing new accounting procedures to resolve data processing problems; communicates regularly with college staff, deans, internal and external vendors concerning financial affairs. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business related fields from an accredited institution of higher education
At least one year of experience in accounting or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
At least two or more years of experience in accounting or a related field
Experience using Workday
Experience using QuickBooks accounting software
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principles, data management, and customer service techniques
Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with departments and college
Salary Information $46,383
Required Documents to Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information Emily Hosseini Accounting Manager/Supervisor eh056@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants You will be unable to apply for this position on the closing date.
Pre‑employment Screening Requirements Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 orientation 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.
Physical Activity Requirements Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible Yes
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