Financial Operations Specialist (two Open Positions)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $61,735; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Fiscal operations
Financial transactions
Financial reports
The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders in the preparation, processing, and review of financial transactions
Job Summary
The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders in the preparation, processing, and review of financial transactions.
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with benefits including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.
The position requires an Associate's degree in accounting or a related field with at least two years of experience in fiscal operations, with a Bachelor's degree and Workday experience being preferred.
Matching Summary
The Financial Operations Specialist provides comprehensive accounting and fiscal support for ongoing business operations and serves as a primary liaison with campus stakeholders in the preparation, processing, and review of financial transactions.
Salary
Base: $61,735; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
fiscal operations
financial transactions
financial reports
compliance with policies
financial data analysis
month-end close activities
Nice-to-have
collaborative working relationships
transformational opportunities
healthy work-life balance
welcoming climate
nurturing creativity
Key Requirements
Associate's degree in accounting or related field
Two years of experience in fiscal operations
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (preferred)
Two years of accounting experience (preferred)
Workday experience (preferred)
Experience in higher education (preferred)
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment