Accountant III

Accountant III

This position will provide accounting expertise and be responsible for supporting a varied set of accounts and records, including funding, contract maintenance, payments, reconciliations, and program reporting for Texas Global.

Purpose

Performs accounting and related tasks, including overseeing the recording, review, analysis, and reporting of financial data within a large business sector. The individual will exercise sound, independent judgment and critical thinking when applying advanced accounting knowledge to complex routines and in preparing various detailed, regular, and special financial reports and statements. Prepares year-end adjusting, closing, and balance forward entries for designated departmental accounts. Also helps prepare the monthly and annual financial reports for Texas Global.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and related tasks involving the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data for Texas Global units as assigned. Process program invoices, cash advances, deposits, scholarships, travel reimbursements, and credit card payments in accordance with University rules and regulations. Ensure expense accuracy. Monitor compliance with Texas Global and University accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and reviewing budgets. Maintain accounting ledgers and reconcile them with the University DEFINE accounting system. Prepare various financial reports, including monthly summaries and annual financial reports. Responsible for handling accounting tasks that require applying accounting knowledge and skills.
• Provide excellent customer service to UT staff, students, and third parties. Respond to inquiries promptly and professionally. Offer guidance to staff on UT and Texas Global accounting policies. Collaborate with the accounting team to share information, as well as develop, evaluate, and suggest improvements to internal accounting procedures in accordance with University rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with vendors and other campus offices to resolve payment issues. Manage receivables and follow up with vendors on unpaid balances. Check in with staff about missing receipts and other supporting documents. Troubleshoot payments to maintain strong relationships with third parties.
• Assist Finance Management on financial analysis and other assigned projects or initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. At least 3 years of professional-level accounting and / or financial experience. Demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic. Superb interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with a keen attention to detail and understanding. Ability to work under pressure, be flexible, adjust to fluctuating priorities, and produce reliable work. Ability to problem solve and research financial inquiries, work independently and as part of a team, exercise sound independent judgment, be tactful, and diplomatic. Maintain appropriate confidentiality and integrity of information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Certified Public Accountant. Over five years of professional experience in the accounting or finance sector. Progressive responsibility in finance or accounting, including planning, forecasting, and financial analysis. Previous experience with financial administration at the University of Texas at Austin, including interaction with the University's administrative systems such as Workday, FRMS, DEFINE, and budgeting activities. Familiarity with COGNOS, reporting software, and business intelligence tools. Experience working with students in a university setting.

Salary Range

58,000

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. May require work outside of regular office hours, including evenings and weekends. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs.

Required Materials

Important

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.