Accountant I

Summary:Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare adjusting entries, reconciliation's, and financial reports.

Note:The primary accountabilities below 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 below. 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. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts in the University's general ledger.

Allocates expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, receivables, etc. based on reports and schedules.

Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and the impact of significant changes to accounting policy. Prepares narrative reports that explain findings and recommendations.

Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital. Prepares reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management.

Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports.

Determines proper handling of financial transactions.

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures.

Assists periodically 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 able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Processes Treasury transactions, communicates constantly with internal and external users, including financial institutions.

Process inter-departmental transactions, journal entries and payment vouchers

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and procedures, including account reconciliations and assists periodically in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report, Operating Budget, and Legislative Appropriation Request.

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

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Experience: No prior experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at , by email at , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office