Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Type of position: accounting, finance, business
Workstudy position: no
Job type: regular
Work shift: day shift (united states of america)
Sponsorship available: no
Institution name: 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 activityThe 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.sThe growing region surrounding fayetteville is home to numerous fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economiesNorthwest 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 balanceThe 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the oeoc website: request an accommodationApplicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact human resources at 479.575.5351.
Department: bsvc | procurement , strategic sourcing and contract services
Department`s website: https://businessservices.uark.edu/
Summary of job duties: the supplier administration specialist is responsible for the set up of new suppliers and making revisions to existing suppliers in the systemThis includes reviewing, analyzing and processing supplier documents, financial forms and third party application and government verificationsThis position requires a high level of communication and customer service skills with suppliers and internal departments to ensure accurate information is received and processed accordinglyThis position will also research and prepare reports; prepares, processes, examines, and verifies supplier documents; performs general office duties as requested and assigned.
Note: this position is 100% remote work with residency required in the state of arkansas; occasional in-office attendance as required.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, 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 a related field
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.
Preferred qualifications:
At least two years of experience in microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint demonstrated skills sets) and adobe
At least two years of experience in a higher education office environment
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Knowledge of working with high impact, sensitive data
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of assigned section
Knowledge of computers and software application programs
Knowledge of customer service techniques
Ability to record fiscal data and manipulate data to generate complex reports and documents
Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and and organize large numbers of requests, tickets and emails daily
Salary information: $31,319
Required documents to apply: cover letter/letter of application, list of three professional references (name, email, business title), resume optional documents: proof of veteran status
Recruitment contact information: university of arkansas human resources admn 222 (479) 575-5351 hr@uark.edu
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.
Additional information:
Pre-employment screening requirements: criminal background check, sex offender registry the university of arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus communityWe conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employmentBackground checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry checkFor certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a motor vehicle registry (mvr) check, and/or drug screeningRequired checks are identified in the position listingA criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the positionBackground check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal lawThe university of arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessFor more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: division of diversity, equity, and inclusion
The university of arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institutionThe university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the united states on the first day of employmentAll applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the arkansas freedom of information act.
Constant physical activity: talking
Frequent physical activity: n/a
Occasional physical activity: n/a
Benefits eligible: yes
