Accountant I
Company: University of Texas at El Paso
Location: El Paso
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Accountant IJob ID: 9330Location: El Paso, TXFull/Part Time:
Full TimeRegular/Temporary: $RegTempFLSA Status Exempt Posting End
Date Open until filled. Salary $36,000 annuallyHours per Week 40
hour plus work week (may be required to work additional hours
depending on business needs).Hiring Department Student Business
ServicesRequired Application Materials A resume and a list of 3
professional references is required in order to apply. Please
combine all documents in a single PDF file. Purpose of Position
Reconcile general ledger accounts with various software, extract
general ledger information, compile monthly reconciliation reports
by applying principles of accounting to analyze financial
information. Provide customer service to students, staff, faculty,
employees and other constituents regarding tuition, billing,
financial holds, and refunds. Comply with all State and University
policies.Essential Functions Your natural ability to stay
organized, actively listen, have strong communication skills,
maintain confidential information and use excellent judgement is
essential for this position. The variety of tasks and projects will
vary daily and no day will be the same in this role. You will need
to be a team member that can jump in, build relationships, take
initiative to solve problems and deliver value driven
results.Customer Service Assist students, faculty, staff and
constituents by responding to incoming calls, emails and QLess.
Audit student accounts, as needed, to ensure accuracy of
charges/payments. Assist with reviewing tuition and fee
assessments, tuition loans and payment plans to ensure accuracy.
Other duties as assigned.Accountant Compile, verify, prepare and
analyze monthly reconciliation reports to ensure that business
transactions such as funds received/disbursed are accurately
accounted for in spreadsheets and databases. Reconcile general
ledger accounts with various software to compile reconciliation
reports and balance sheets. Review, research and prepare narrative
reports that explain findings and recommendations of
inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports.
Determine proper handling of financial transactions such as bank
wire transfers/ACH. Allocate expenditures, encumbrances, receipts
and receivables etc. based on reports and schedules. Monitor
compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and
University policy and procedures. Assist with various special
projects, as needed. Prepare purchase orders and vouchers; as
needed. Other duties as assigned.In The First Week, Expect To
Onboard, integrate into Student Business Services; meet your
colleagues. Shadow team members to learn core operations and begin
to understand SBS processes. Explore the current tools and
resources and understand how they are currently used.In The First
Month, Expect To Deep dive into the SBS accounting processes.
Complete required training to gain access to Banner and PeopleSoft.
Learn the different software that are utilized within our office.
Understand the various accounting components impacting
reconciliations such as detail codes, categories and cost centers.
Begin to review, verify, analyze monthly reconciliation reports to
ensure accuracy of business transactions. Begin to handle
day-to-day customer inquiries in person, call, email or QLess.In
The First Three Months, Expect To Compile, verify and prepare
monthly reconciliation reports and balance sheets for designated
cost centers. Reconcile general ledger accounts with various
software to compile reconciliation reports and balance sheets.
Determine proper handling of financial transactions such as bank
wire transfers/ACH. Allocate expenditures, encumbrances, receipts
and receivables etc. based on reports and schedules. Confidently
handle day-to-day requests independently.In The First Six Months,
Expect To Review, research and prepare narrative reports that
explain findings and recommendations of inconsistencies in
financial entries documents and reports. Monitor compliance with
generally accepted accounting principles and University policy and
procedures. Reflect on your observations since you started and
identify where there are additional areas for improvement. Be
viewed as a trusted resource throughout UTEP.Required
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.Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Degree in
Business Administration with 15 credit hours in accounting from
four-year College or university.No prior experience
required.Equivalent combination of education and experience will be
considered.Preferred Qualifications Advanced experience in
Microsoft Excel, Office software and able to learn and use
institutional software systemsBachelor's Degree in Accounting
Bilingual (English, Spanish)2-3 years of prior Accounting
experienceWorking Conditions 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 talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and
move up to 10 pounds.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 in the work
environment is usually moderate.EO/AA Statement In keeping with its
Access and Excellence 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, or sexual
orientation and gender 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.For accommodation information for
employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's
Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.To apply, visit
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