Accountant

Application Deadline: April 8, 2025

Salary: $44,000

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

Position Summary:

The accountant is responsible for performing a variety of fiscal related fiscal tasks that are standard or regular support duties within an assigned department or program. This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state and federal laws and institution policy. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Researches and analyzes data, develops or revise processes or policies based on research, and submits prepared report findings to supervisor.

Develops and maintains databases, spreadsheets and other fiscal reporting mechanisms, reviews and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assurance.

Posts transactions to journals and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconciles errors manually or electronically.

Performs various accounting duties and assists with budgets and fiscal monthly and year end closing.

Produces monthly production reports, statistical reports, or other regularly scheduled reports.

Thoroughly understands institutional, state, and federal policies, procedures, and restrictions.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

Minimum Requirements:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in general business, finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in accounting or 2 years of accounting experience.

Accounts payable, 1099s, or accounts receivable experience

Higher Education experience

Unclaimed property experience.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

Work location is at Arkansas Tech University, Russellville Campus. Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.

To be considered for the position of Accountant, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on April 8, 2025 before 6:00 pm central time.

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