Accounting Assistant III

About the role

The Accounting Assistant III supports shared services in procurement, p‑card, and travel processing for the University of Arkansas. The role collaborates with fiscal operations, prepares financial entries, and ensures compliance with university and state regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with procurement, p‑card, and travel processing, initiating requests and approving transactions.
• Support units and Fiscal Operations by generating reports, organizing data, and communicating with administrators.
• Prepare and post journals, ledgers, and accounts; analyze financial statements and expenditure reports.
• Review accounting transactions for compliance with university and state regulations.
• Provide budget planning, projections, and account reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary fiscal contact for accounting adjustments and act as backup for similar positions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• At least two years of accounting or related experience.
• Experience using Workday (preferred).
• Knowledge of university and state procurement rules, accounting principles, data management, and customer service techniques.

What we offer

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of salary.
• Competitive salary of $43,923 per year.
• Supportive work environment promoting work‑life balance.