Accountant

Title: Accountant

Employee Classification: Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: SYS-System Controller

Department: SYS-System Controller-926000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The UNT System Controller leads financial management and accounting activities that provide high quality, efficient, effective, and accurate financial services to all campus constituents. This team provides timely and accurate financial reporting that will withstand audits and provide reliable and meaningful information to both internal and external stakeholders. Controller operations include campus accounting and financial reporting (excluding budget and decision support), financial statement external audit management, payroll operations, tax compliance, and capital asset accounting.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas System seeks to hire an Accountant to join our team. The Accountant performs routine (journey level) accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, payroll, budgeting, bond servicing, cash, or investments. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems. Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively. Experience working in one or more functional areas of accounting Strong working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, and accounting practices Strong problem solving and analytical skills Ability to analyze, consolidate, and present accounting data in clear concise form

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Texas CPA license, ability to gain via reciprocity, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience with governmental accounting and/or a Texas public higher education institution.
• Knowledge of investment and bond accounting practices.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with various departments.
• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Prepares account reconciliations; researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances and reports findings. 
• Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures, and prepares technical reports on payroll, estimates, cost data, and budget items 
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. 
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records. 
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances; and reports findings 
• Reviews agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records, and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly. 
• Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited. 
• Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and account balances 
• May recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and develop and/or update accompanying procedures. 
• Performs related work as assigned. 
• Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and/or processes general journal entries; and prepares and/or processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon - Fri 8-5

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.