Jonesboro | Accountant
Assist the CFO in performing most of the accounting requirements of the company to provide accurate reporting to the WRC ownership and to help protect their investments and the privacy of the business. This is to be done according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). $45,000/year
To apply: https://uca.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5995730/share_preview
Accounts Receivable Accounting Associate
Vestcom is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most – the point of decision. The Accounts Receivable Accounting Associate is responsible for processing invoices to clients, reconciling revenues, and preparing related billing reports as needed..
To apply and more info: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3137933764/
Finance Quality Assurance Analyst 1
This position is responsible for assisting the Finance Quality Assurance & SOX Coordinator in the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the first line of defense risk management initiatives within the Finance Department in support of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. A major responsibility of this job is the testing of the finance department’s internal controls (very similar to internal audit). Looking for a recent graduate of accounting who potentially has an interest in working in control testing and the banking industry.
To apply and more info: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CEN1011CENBA/JobBoard/51298f34-52ec-478d-bafa-d62ea4ea8c52/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=787be21e-366d-4d8b-9a0f-a8fabdd701e1
Interested in a public accounting opportunity in Little Rock (or other office in Arkansas)? Landmark is hiring in their audit department, tax department, and accounting services department.
To apply: Send your resume to Randy Milligan at RMilligan@landmarkcpas.com.
Congratulations to our Beta Alpha Psi students and to Connie McKnight and Ashley Phillips, our tireless faculty advisors, for another year of superior status!
To be a superior chapter, the registered student organization met the following requirements:
In addition, the chapter accomplished:
Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization founded in 1919 for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 AACSB- and/or EQUIS-accredited chapters on university campuses with over 300,000 members. Beta Alpha Psi recognizes scholastic excellence, offers professional development, and encourages ethical, social, and public responsibility.
The BAP Theta Lambda chapter of University of Central Arkansas focuses on honoring scholarship, professional development, and service to the community. Members have the opportunity to meet and get to know professionals from all areas of accounting, and they learn skills needed to be successful in careers in accounting, finance, information systems, and analytics.
The UCA College of Business delivers experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative and engaged business leaders who positively impact their communities. We are committed to a culture of excellence across all programs, activities, and events, with a focus on action-based learning and student success and retention.
Despite disruptions due to COVID during our last academic year, our students and alumni have overcome obstacles and risen as leaders. Several COB alumni were honored for their efforts in their communities and workplaces while our students volunteered at food pantries, prepared free tax returns for low-income Arkansans, and earned awards.
This annual review gives a brief look at this year’s student, alumni, and faculty success as well as evidence of our commitment to engaged learning.
If you have a story of success or accomplishment from 2021-2022 to add to this list, or anytime in the future, please send it to US.
Sincerely,
Michael Hargis
Dean, UCA College of Business
To address the changing business environment, COB expanded to add three new Applied Data Analytics programs:
– a Bachelor of Science
– a Master of Science
– and a technical certificate.
COB welcomed new Marketing & Management Department Chair, Dr. Tracy A. Suter, who began his role at the start of the spring semester.
Dr. Suter has taught and led at 5 institutions over the past 25 years; has authored many academic articles and textbooks and served in other administrative capacities; most extensive experience was as a 15-year faculty member at Oklahoma State University.
Learn more about his credentials, career, and interests.
COB Student Ambassadors engage, connect, and serve as representatives for our college. Twenty-one students took on the task of serving as COB’s first ever group of ambassadors.
They have talked with incoming students, received swag and headshots, and experienced unique development opportunities available only to ambassadors.
Economics student Caleb Vines won the Student Research Award at the 2022 Society of Business, Industry, and Economics (SOBIE) conference.
Several other COB faculty and students across all disciplines also presented papers at the SOBIE and International Academy of Business Disciplines (IABD) conferences this spring. MORE
COB named its Outstanding Students who were chosen because they combined exemplary academic performance with internships, volunteerism, professional development, experiential education, and participation in clubs and other important experiences.
Daisy Martinez Carranza took home the top honor of COB’s 2022 Outstanding Student. READ MORE
UCA’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was named to the Princeton Review’s 2022 Best Online MBA Programs and University HQ’s Best Arkansas MBA Programs list.
Associate Professor of economics and ACRE Scholar Jeremy Horpedahl received the Public Choice’s Duncan Black Prize for the best article contributed by a senior scholar.
Karen Shaw, a member of the COB Board of Advisors, was named 2021 CFO of the Year by Arkansas Business.
Shaw was a leader even during her UCA days, as a charter member of Beta Alpha Psi, but her leadership development didn’t stop there. Learn more about Karen’s leadership as a business and community leader.
Several COB alumni, including Joyti Lal (pictured), Ericka Gutierrez, and Scott Dews were named as rising business and community leaders by Arkansas Business.
Three teams representing UCA’s MBA program placed among the top 100 performers in a worldwide business simulation competition called GLO-BUS. Nearly 2,000 teams from 99 colleges and universities competed.
Congratulations to COB’s Theta Lambda Chapter who earned first place at the 2022 Beta Alpha Psi regional conference competitions in the category of Best Practices in the Art of Engagement and will compete at the conference in Orlando this summer. The chapter also earned a second-place win for Best Practices. MORE
In addition, UCA’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi achieved superior status for 2021-2022 from the national chapter. To be a superior chapter, the registered student organization met the following requirements:
Congratulations to our Beta Alpha Psi students and to Connie McKnight and Ashley Phillips, our tireless faculty advisors, for another year of superior status!
More than 65 volunteers and students from UCA’s Biz@Bear Residential College collected over $1650 worth of personal care donations for children in Arkansas foster care.
This event ended an academic year with more than 1800 student engagement hours led by Academic Director, Dr. Louisa Moseley; over 200 of those were service hours. MORE
Accounting Professor Ashley Phillips was awarded the Peter J. Mehl Service-Learning Faculty of the Year Award for her work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Under her leadership, students volunteered approximately 420 hours to return more than $324,000 of taxpayer money to the community through the preparation of over 250 tax returns for low-income taxpayers in the region.
Sixteen business professionals connected with COB students at the annual Women in Business Sixteen business professionals connected with COB students at the annual Women in Business luncheon for which a panel and table leaders shared the “Top 5 Things Women in Business Need to Know.”
Beta Alpha Psi hosted a COB Escape Room of intricate puzzles for students to solve. To “escape,” participants applied tips for create an effective resume. READ MORE
In ’21 & ’22, COB and Acxiom partnered to provide a four-day Information Technology (IT) Careers Camp for high school students.
During the camp, students stayed on UCA’s campus, were mentored by industry experts, and participated in exercises in programming, cybersecurity, robotics, 3D modeling, and 3D laser printing.
If you have a story of success or accomplishment from 2021-2022 to add to this list, please send it to the UCA College of Business.
For year-round news and updates from the UCA College of Business, make sure to visit uca.edu/business/news.
Scholarships for Professionals
Internal Audit Scholarship Program (IIA)
The IIA is offering need-based scholarships to those who have lost a job and to those seeking to further career opportunities by obtaining the Certified Internal Audit designation.
To apply: https://www.auditboard.com/elevate/internal-audit-training-scholarship/
EGP is looking for interns and entry-level full-time hires after graduation. If you are interested in joining the EGP, PLLC team, contact Holly Fish (hfish@egpcpas.com) for more information on internships currently available.
Also currently hiring a senior auditor, senior tax accountant, and tax manager.
Apply now at https://www.egpcpas.com/careers/
Claudia’s Canine Bakery (Maumelle) • Accounting Assistant – Bookkeeper
Claudia’s is the largest wholesale distributor of baked canine treats in the United States. They have a great office atmosphere with a production facility attached. They are eagerly looking to fill two positions. All students interested in the accounting department are encourage to send their. This opportunity can be long term and hope to be a wonderful learning experience for prospective accounting students. (See flyer attached)
Learn more here.
To apply: connor@panifreshtc.com
