Staff Accountant - Full Time
The Staff Accountant role at Confidential Client involves performing professional accounting and financial tasks including processing transactions, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts in compliance with state regulations. Working closely with the Finance team and leadership, the position offers exposure to senior staff and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment. This on-site role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and provides a pathway for career advancement in governmental accounting.
About Careertakes
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Staff Accountant (Accountant I) to join a small, collaborative finance team on the UCA campus in Conway, AR. This is an on-site, full-time position (eligible for one remote workday per week after six months). Candidates must live within commuting distance. Anticipated starting salary: $58,700. Salary range: $58,700 - $86,876.
What You’ll Do
- Create and maintain accounting records for the general ledger, grants, contracts, receivables, expenditures, assets, and inventory.
- Process journal entries and reconcile projects and accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Establish and manage grant and contract accounts: billings, invoices, drawdowns, budget mods, expense transfers, and receivable transactions.
- Handle accounts receivable and accounts payable, including travel-related transactions.
- Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and database files to support budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Analyze financial data, trends, revenues, expenditures, and obligations to project budget needs.
- Follow purchasing and travel procedures to ensure accurate account coding and compliance with Finance Management Guide and State Travel policy.
- Assist management in improving accounting systems, procedures, and automated financial processes.
- Provide technical assistance on accounting, budget, grant, and financial policy questions to staff and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least 6 months of Arkansas state accounting experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) while processing transactions through an automated accounting software system.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting practices.
- Familiarity with applicable state and federal financial laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
- Experience with AASIS or SAP (entering transactions and running reports).
- Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Excel (creating accounting spreadsheets).
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $58,700 - $86,876 (Anticipated starting: $58,700).
- Competitive public-sector benefits package (as provided by Confidential Client) — includes items such as retirement and leave policies. Specific benefits details provided during the hiring process.
Location & Work Schedule
- Location: UCA campus, Conway, AR (on-site). This is not a remote position. Candidates must live within commuting distance.
- Flexible work schedule options and eligibility for one remote workday per week after six months of employment (per organization policy).
- Position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Why Join
- Hands-on exposure to a full set of governmental accounting functions and grant management.
- Work closely with the Controller and senior finance staff — strong visibility and career growth potential.
- Be part of a small finance team where contributions are visible and professional development is supported.
Legal & Other
Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity. Satisfaction of minimum qualifications does not guarantee promotion; advancement depends on demonstrated skills, performance, and organizational needs. Licensure/certification: N/A. Other relevant education or experience may be substituted when approved by the qualifications review committee.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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