Closing Date: 10/14/2024
Type of Position: Administrative Operations and Support
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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
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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: Fulbright College Finance Team Support B
Summary of Job Duties: The Grant Accounting Manager reports to the Associate Director of Grant Administration for Fulbright College. This position will manage all post-award accounting and grant management activities for a large two-year grant from the State of Arkansas. The management of this grant includes, but is not limited to, coordination with Business Services to process purchasing, review and approval of all subaward reporting and invoicing, overall management of budget categories, coordination with the PI and other key personnel to update and manage project goals, assist with financial and project reporting, and assist with project-specific management activities as assigned. This position will also perform other duties as assigned. 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 a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, general business, or a related field
- At least two years of experience in auditing, accounting or a related area
- At least two years of experience in project management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with financial management and reporting
- Experience with Workday accounting system
- Demonstrated experience working with sponsored research accounting
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and principles of accounting.
Additional Information:
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
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: Kimberly Gillow, Director of Grants and Research, kdaling@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site: 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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.
Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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