Accounting Manager

About the role

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• Closing Date: 11/09/2026
• Type of Position: Accounting
• 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 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 nation's 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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: Student Financial Accounting

Summary of Job Duties

The Accounting Manager monitors, directs, and performs accounting reconciliations of student and business invoice related transactions.

Duties will include

Creates monthly, annual, and correcting journal entries to ensure general ledger accuracy; Directs, develops, enhances, and enforces regulations and policies regarding the proper procedures for student and business invoice related accounting; Collaborates with internal and external partners to create, enhance, and correct workflows leading to increased efficiency and accuracy of accounting related to student financial and business invoice transactions; Maintains detailed, accurate, and complete student related and business invoice related financial data to ensure required reporting is available at the proper time; Completes special projects as assigned; Interviews, trains, manages, develops, sets performance goals, and evaluates staff accountants and an accounting focused student worker; Reviews, analyzes, approves, corrects, and provides guidance on monthly and annual reconciliations of staff accountants verifying accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and competence; Ensures proper cross training of staff; Plans, organizes, and directs the daily work of accounting staff to drive efficiencies, develop and enforce policy, and fosters collaboration with internal and external partners.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education or a financial setting
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or other professional certification
• At least five years of supervisory experience
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education or a financial setting
• Experience with the accounting associated with the billing and collections of student tuition and fees
• Experience with the reconciliation of federal and state student financial aid
• Experience with Workday (finance and/or student modules)
• Experience with Illumia payment software
• Experience with analyzing and manipulating large sets of data with tools, such as Microsoft Access

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting
• Knowledge of financial principles
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others
• Ability to work with others to ensure compliance and responsiveness
• Ability to interpret and explain federal, state, and institutional laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to analyze complex administrative problems and develop effective courses of action
• Ability to conduct research and prepare required reports
• Ability to perform quantitative quality assurance reviews
• Ability to resolve operational issues
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information
• Ability to communicate clearly using communication skills which could include, but are not limited to, the following methods: personal face-to-face contact, e-mail or other written correspondence, telephone or other voice contact

Salary Information

$67,909

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

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

• 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

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion
• Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes