Accounting Assistant III — AP & Invoicing

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

Job summary

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to perform a variety of fiscal tasks in support of shared services, including procurement, accounts payable, and travel processing. The role focuses on verifying and processing vendor invoices and reconciling records in Excel.

The position supports units and Fiscal Operations by running reports, posting journals, and ensuring compliance with university and state regulations. On-site engagement is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of specialized training or experience in business management or related field.
• Experience using financial and administrative software, such as Workday Financial, or comparable systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process monthly vendor invoices and allocate charges to work orders in FAMA's system.
• Reconcile records in Excel and respond to invoice inquiries from vendors, customers, and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare and post journals, ledgers, and accounts; analyze financial data and expenditure reports.
• Coordinate with unit administrators on procurement, travel, and other business operations; maintain attendance and professional relationships.
• Serve as backup for similar positions.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Customer service skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Workday Financial

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to perform a variety of fiscal tasks in support of shared services, including procurement, accounts payable, and travel processing. The role focuses on verifying and processing vendor invoices and reconciling records in Excel.

The position supports units and Fiscal Operations by running reports, posting journals, and ensuring compliance with university and state regulations. On-site engagement is required.