Departmental Accountant

at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

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Closing Date:03/03/2026Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:NoJob Type:Regular

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.Department:FDSC | Food Science

Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The Departmental Accountant will be responsible for performing a wide variety of fiscal-related tasks for the Food Science department. This position prepares and manages the annual departmental budget and ensures accounting transactions are reflected accurately.
The position's other primary fiscal job duties include, but are not limited to: providing worktag/account balances to faculty and staff, managing grant accounts and collaborating with faculty to closeout in a timely manner, preparing monthly accounting reports, entering payroll distributions and adjustments, providing tuition waiver information to central finance, assisting faculty with travel tasks such as entering spend authorizations/travel authorizations and expense reports, and completing special projects as assigned.

This position manages a direct report that assists with fiscal tasks including but not limited to, creating and submitting purchase requisitions, paying invoices and completing receipts in Workday, clearing departmental PCard expenses and managing fleet vehicle internal chargebacks.

This position adheres to State, Federal and university fiscal regulations and guidelines.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in accounting or in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of supervisory experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

The ability to analyze data and prepare financial reports.

The ability to interpret and apply the provisions of laws, rules, or policies to specific situations.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Teams, OneDrive, and PowerPoint.

Proficiency in enterprise software used to manage accounting functions.

Strong managerial, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills.

Ability to provide guidance and technical assistance to institution management, faculty and staff.

Additional Information:

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.