Accountant

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff – Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Accountant’s primary purpose is to manage UAMS accounting with regard to reviewing expenses, creation of schedules, maintaining accounting records, journal entries on a monthly basis, periodic reports, and respond to inquiries from the departments.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or related
• Two (2) years of accounting experience
• Advance skills level in Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to auditors and campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting degree
• Experience with Workday systems

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

• Responsible for the recording and accounting of all assets, both tangible and intangible, acquired or disposed of by UAMS as well as the recording and accounting for the depreciation of those assets.
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of asset and depreciation records for each fixed asset category to the detail of each individual asset with respect to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Generate quarterly reconciliations.
• Record depreciation: Run depreciation processes monthly.
• Evaluate purchase orders over $5,000 for possible assets.
• Prepares and post monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Manually post value to assets purchased on grants.
• Make correcting entries to system generated assets to add or remove allowable expenses.
• Manually allocate depreciation for various departments.
• Produce reports for auditors and outside entities.
• Pull backup documentation for assets as needed.
• Run departmental reports as needed.
• Obtain check copies campus wide.
• Consult for departments on asset and depreciation expenses.
• Prepare draw and reimbursement requests for various major projects.
• Maintain record of requests and reimbursements.
• Communicate with financial institutions regarding pending requests.
• Review and approve capital requisitions for proper general ledger categorization and fund availability. Consult departments on accurate categorization.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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