Accounts Payable Accountant I (Two Open Positions)

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Closing Date:

06/16/2025

Type of Position:

AccountingNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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.

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Department:

Accounts Payable

Summary of Job Duties:

The Accounts Payable Accountant I reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager and will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, payment disbursements, wire transfers, stop-payments, and cancellation of checks, as well as review account statements and research of credit memos to identify where these credits are to be applied.

This position ensures accounts payable is processed in accordance with state regulations and university policies and ensures university payments are properly processed in a timely manner; ensures Accounts Payable provides quality customer service to both internal customers and suppliers; applies critical thinking/decision-making skills to resolve issues. May act as a departmental lead and backup for the Accounts Payable Manager. 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 general business, business administration, finance, or a related field

• Experience with client-server based financial information systems, preferably Workday

• At least two years of related fiscal experience

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualifications listed above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’ degree in accounting or equivalent course work

• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Experience utilizing data warehouse query tools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of entry of payment data within Workday

• Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

• Knowledge of computers and software applications

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews

• Ability to resolve operational problems

• Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports to the supervisor

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities, resources, and materials associated with the needs of the department or program

• Ability to work professionally with external and internal department stakeholders

Additional Information:

$46,383 - $57,978.50 Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusCrystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes