Accounting Assistant

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Closing Date:

04/24/2026

Type of Position:

AccountingNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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 nations 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 nations 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.

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Department:

Collections

Summary of Job Duties:

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing collection procedures for delinquent accounts on external invoices; managing collection procedures for delinquent accounts on travel and p-card invoices; counseling and providing responses to students parent debtors and other University offices regarding any billing inquiries or other information; and reviewing and monitoring checks that are approaching their stale date are outstanding or expiring.

The Accounting Assistant will work as part of a team to review delinquent student accounts to determine appropriate action maintain appropriate documentation conduct research and communicate with the collections agencies.

This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of an associates degree in general business business management or a related field

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• At least three years of experience in fiscal operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience with University of Arkansas systems: Workday UAConnect and Transact

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Knowledge of collection agencies procedures and methods

• Knowledge of auditing principles and procedures

• Knowledge of computers and software application programs

• Knowledge of customer service techniques

• Ability to record fiscal data and manipulate data to generate complex reports and documents

• Ability to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact using email or other written correspondence and through telephone contact

Additional Information:

$39930 - $47916 Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusCrystal Ellis Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

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 Universitys 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 Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes