Grant Accounting Manager

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Type of Position:
Accounting, Finance, Business

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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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:

Fulbright College Finance Team Support B

Department’s Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Grant Accounting Manager reports to the Associate Director of Grant Administration for Fulbright College. This position will manage reporting for grants within Fulbright College and work directly with departments and units as assigned to support their post-award accounting and grant management. The primary focus for this position is grant accounting for CHBC.
The management of these grants includes, but is not limited to, regular balance reporting; processing procurement and accounting transactions as needed; assisting departmental staff with hiring and associated personnel business processes; effort certification for assigned departments; and support of faculty in financial and project reporting as requested.
This position will also act as the grant manager for the Fulbright Dean’s Office, supporting the sponsored programs activities of all faculty and staff working within that unit.
This position will perform 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 finance, business administration, general business, or related field

  • At least two years of experience in auditing, accounting, or a related area

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience with financial management and reporting

  • Experience with Workday accounting system

  • Demonstrated experience working with sponsored research accounting

  • Demonstrated customer service skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and principles of accounting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and database management

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

  • Ability to conduct research and prepare reports

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$48,953

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:

Elizabeth Reaves, Associate Director of Grant Administration, ereaves@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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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