Job Description

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:
Cashiers Office

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Summary of Job Duties:
The Fiscal Support Specialist is responsible for the check printing process for accounts payable, payroll, travel advances, and student accounts. This position is also responsible for the tuition appeals process including corresponding with students, preparing appeals packets, and contacting the appropriate groups about the resolution. This position will also assist with 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 high school diploma

At least four years of bookkeeping, basic accounting, billing, or related experience

Applicable equivalencies may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the University of Arkansas system

Experience with the University of Arkansas non-student UAConnect system

Experience with Workday


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of assigned section

Knowledge of computers and software application programs

Knowledge of customer service techniques

Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews

Ability to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact; using e-mail or other written correspondence; and through telephone contact