Accounting Assistant III

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Arkansas Accounting Center in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to provide business services support to the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success and Student Success units. You will manage end-to-end contracts, procurement, travel, and invoicing while reporting on accounts receivable and maintaining efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma with experience in finance; a bachelor’s degree and Workday experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; training in business management or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred.
• Experience with financial software such as Workday Financial and MS Office required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle end to end contract and procurement processes.
• Track data for reporting and other needs.
• Manage end to end travel processes, invoicing, and accounts receivable.
• Provide operational support to ensure efficient business operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Workday Financial

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Closing Date

10/21/2026

Type of Position

Accounting

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

N/A

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.

Department

Accounting Center

Summary of Job Duties

The Accounting Assistant III provides business services support to the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success and Student Success units. Reporting to the Walton College Accounting Center with a dotted line to the Senior Assistant Dean of Student Success, job duties include handling end to end contract and procurement processes; tracking data for reporting and other needs; managing end to end travel processes, processing, tracking, and reporting on accounts receivable, and providing operational support. This role ensures efficient operations by facilitating the timely execution of contracts, procurement, invoicing, and travel arrangements, and other business operation functions. 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. This position is an on-site position.

Minimum Qualifications

• The formal education of a high school diploma
• At least one year of specialized training in business management or a related field
• Experience in using financial and administrative software, such as Workday Financial, or comparable systems
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications-Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least one year of University of Arkansas Workday experience processing financial transactions
• At least one year of processing business transactions in a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge and application of customer service techniques
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with co-workers, vendors and other stakeholders in a professional manner
• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Salary Information

$43,923-$48,315

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

Shane Lewis

Walton Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background 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 preference, 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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes