Cash/Investment Management Specialist

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Cash/Investment Management Specialist for their Cash Management department. The role involves managing financial accounts, processing transactions, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles. Candidates are expected to have relevant educational backgrounds and some experience in accounting/bookkeeping. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive university benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Tuition waivers

12 official holidays

Qualifications

• Formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business-related fields.
• Two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile multiple ledger and bank accounts daily.
• Balance payment card activities and record merchant fees.
• Process wire transfers and manage international supplier banking information.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Knowledge of database management

Knowledge of customer service techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in General Business, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

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Closing Date:

06/11/2025

Type of Position:

Treasury

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:

Cash Management

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Cash/Investment Management Specialist is responsible for daily monitoring and reconciling of multiple ledger and bank accounts. This position also balances all payment card activities on campus and records as well as assesses credit card and related merchant fees. Additionally, the specialist processes stop payments with the bank and oversees daily error resolution and check clearing processes. The role includes reviewing banking information for international suppliers and processing wire transfers. Other special projects may be assigned as needed.

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, finance, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting

• At least two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access (Finalist will be required to complete testing)

• Higher education work experience in a non-student position

• Banking experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and database management

• Knowledge of software applications

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies of assigned section

• Knowledge of customer service techniques

• Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business-related documents

• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program

• Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative quality assurance reviews, and prepare reports

• Employee needs to be able to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact; using e-mail or other written correspondence; and through telephone contact; effective communication in virtual meeting environments

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$51,021 per year

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:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]; Dawn Hefley, HR Partner, [e-mail]

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:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes