Accountant III VPIR

Position Information

Hiring Department: VP Information Resources

Reports To:

Director of Business Operations

Job Location:

Onsite, El Paso, TX
Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours:

40 hours per week, standard Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, flexibility required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: exempt
Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials:
Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references.

Plans and directs accounting activities within central administration departments.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of accounting systems and accounting controls; conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the University’s accounting operation.
• Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns; prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Assists in the collection and preparation of external audit materials and financial reporting.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures related to financial management, budget, accounting, and payroll.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, capital acquisitions, and operating expenses.
• Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
• Issues written and oral instructions and assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective actions and procedures.
• Participates actively in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report, Operating Budget, and Legislative Appropriation Request.
• Assists with various special projects as needed.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long-term disability plans.
• Retirement Programs.
• Longevity Pay.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Employee Discounts & Perks.
• Employee Education Assistance program.
• And much more! (see Benefits Summary Page for more information).

Note:

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

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