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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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:
BAEG | Bio and Agricultural Engineering
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
Provide timely and accurate financial reports, including recommended action as needed, to the Department Head and faculty for efficient financial decision making. Proactively Maintain relationships with all BAEG personnel and communicate financial information effectively. Oversee purchasing processes and vehicle revolving cost center activity. Support and lead department continuous improvement activities as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of accounting and supervisory experience.
Proficiency with Workday, the U of A and UADA accounting system.
University accounting experience to include external and internal funding awards, state-allocated budgets, and multi-institutional transactions.
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Teams, One Drive/SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in enterprise software used to manage accounting functions.
Strong managerial, communication (written and oral), interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of laws, rules, or policies to specific situations.
Ability to analyze data and prepare financial reports.
Ability to provide guidance and technical assistance to agency/institution management and staff.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Terry A. Howell
Professor and Department Head
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
