Fiscal Support Manager in Ozark, Arkansas at Arkansas Tech University (AR)

The Fiscal Support Manager performs a variety of routine fiscal tasks to support the ATU Ozark Campus. Performs all work in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as applicable state, federal, and institutional policies.

• Review and process purchase and travel requisitions to ensure compliance with policies, accuracy of information, and availability of funds.
• Coordinate travel accommodations for ATU-Ozark employees.
• Ensure all travel reimbursements are processed in accordance with ATU policies and State of Arkansas procurement guidelines.
• Identify appropriate vendor sources and evaluate product availability to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Assist with the Ozark Campus budget development process, including balancing, reviewing, and entering budget data into Budget Development.
• Assist with the annual capital inventory verification process.
• Provide administration, staff, faculty, and other departments with information on purchasing, travel, and accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Train faculty and staff on procurement, travel, and budget procedures.
• Develop internal fiscal procedures to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
• Manage special projects involving budget analysis, operational planning, and resource allocation.
• Complete monthly reconciliation of ATU-Ozark Purchase and Travel Card accounts.
• Serve as backup support for Student Accounts by processing tuition payments, scholarship payments, and third-party sponsor payments.
• Directly engage in the fiscal year-end process during June and July to ensure deadlines set by the State of Arkansas and ATU are met.

Minimum

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, financial operations, or a related business function.
• An equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience may be considered. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for the required education.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, financial operations, or a related business function.
• Experience working with budgeting, purchasing, payroll, grant administration, or higher education financial systems is preferred.

Candidates who do not meet the stated educational requirements may qualify through an equivalent combination of directly related education and professional experience.
Ozark, Ar