Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Accountant

The Accountant position is responsible for performing routine and complex accounting and analytical work requiring professional knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, analyzing accounting records and financial transactions, and generating and monitoring financial reports. The Accountant position reports to the Accounting Manager.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full‑time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.

Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer‑paid Life/AD&D, long‑term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more. Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and other reconciliations required for monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes and audit.
• Perform account analysis and research discrepancies or variances identified during the reconciliation process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Analyze general ledger accounts; prepare, review and post journal entries, adjustments, and forecasting information.
• Prepare various journal entries for fund transfers, expense transfers, and correction of coding errors.
• Assist with daily accounting transactions for balance sheet accounts.
• Review travel expense reports and mileage reimbursement forms for payment processing.
• Track all study abroad trips for Health Profession (HP) Schools and coordinate with ICC, including ordering trip insurance and submitting insurance payments.
• Communicate with faculty and students regarding accounting and travel procedures.
• Process wire and remittance payments for costs associated with study abroad trips.
• Analyze, review, and perform unrestricted and restricted fund accounting activities on a daily basis.
• Provide supporting documentation and appropriate accounting information to managers and senior staff as needed.

• Prepare quarterly and annual stand‑alone financial statements, including statement of activities, statement of financial position, and cash flow reports for the School of Osteopathic Medicine and TIGMER – Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research.
• Prepare annual financial information and supporting schedules for the School of Osteopathic Medicine accreditation reports.
• Review and compile financial information for on‑campus site accreditation agency visits for all Health Professional Schools.
• Prepare audit work‑papers and supporting documentation for year‑end close and external audit.
• Assist auditors by responding to inquiries, providing requested documentation, and researching accounting questions as needed.
• Analyze financial data and assist with identifying discrepancies, variances, and reporting issues.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support reporting and audit requirements.

• Develop, document, and maintain processes and procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Review and update procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with university policies and departmental guidelines.
• Assist with identifying process improvements and implementing procedural updates as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Coordinate and perform periodic and annual physical inventory counts and reviews.
• Reconcile physical inventory results to accounting records; prepare and process adjusting journal entries; and research inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory documentation and support audit requests related to…