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Cash Management Accountant

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2026
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Staff - Accounting, Finance, Business 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. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:Division \| Cash & Treasury Manager Department's Website: uada.edu Summary of Job Duties:The Cash Management Accountant is responsible for performing a wide variety of fiscal related tasks that are standard or regular support duties within an assigned department or program and for researching financial data and preparing reports. This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. Performs cash duties associated with payroll and vendor payments, including disbursements, monitoring, researching, and resolving positive pay exceptions and stale-dated checks, coordinating the documentation, and reissuing of lost checks. Responsible for processes related to certain investments, including but not limited to certificate of deposits, money market, etc. Monitors banking activity daily, communicates and initiates incoming wires/ACH with appropriate personnel, report insufficient checks. Record manual bank statements monthly. Evaluate, prepare, and record bank charges, interest income and credit card revenue activity. Responsible for ensuring all banking transaction logs are updated and corresponding entries are posted in accounting system. Completes bank reconciliations, along with research and follow-through of unreconciled items, for all various accounts. Processes daily deposits timely via Remote Deposit Capture and deliver deposits to bank as needed, returning validated deposit tickets to appropriate personnel. Provide customer service by periodically processing credit card payments through credit card application. Provides customer and appropriate personnel with proper documentation of credit card receipt and record corresponding journal entries. Review and process refund requests. Facilitate credit processing hardware check out and maintain user access and catalogue in the credit card system. Prepares and analyzes various ad hoc reports and aids Cash & Treasury Manager in various special projects. Cross training with Manager on investment, State appropriation and County Depository activities. Serves as the lead Accountant for cash and banking within the cash management department. Provide management and oversight to Fiscal Support Specialist position. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE Preferred Qualifications Experience with Workday or other common governmental or educational accounting system. Experience managing and/or performing accounting functions, including the completion of bank reconciliations. Proficiency in Excel and Outlook. Experience managing a high volume of reports and information. Good time management skills, self-motivated, and a team player. Comfortable speaking with others over the phone, providing advice and support. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of accounting principles and database management. Knowledge of software applications. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies of assigned section. Customer Service focused with 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. 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: Sheryl Baker sbaker@uada.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports 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 institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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:Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity:Driving Benefits Eligible:Yes