Title: Accountant

Employee Classification: Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: SYS-System Controller

Department: SYS-Payroll-926150

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications

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

Under direction of the Associate Director, performs accounting, analysis, reconciliation, and process and policy interpretation. Knowledge of a wide range concepts, including accounting principles; governmental accounting standards; university campus academic/staff personnel policies; federal, state local tax law regulation; multiple retirement plans; and University Payroll System. This division is responsible for all Payroll Accounting operations has ultimate authority for the integrity of reportable data for the Systems four institutions: UNT, UNT at Dallas, the UNT Health Science Center, and UNT System Administration and plays an important role in UNT Systems financial accounting, reporting internal controls.

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

Working knowledge of financial modules of an ERP software system (PeopleSoft).Experience reading and interpreting laws/regulations for compliance. State of Texas experience in a public institution of higher education.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Serves as the lead staff person responsible for management and reconciliation of payroll accounts. Serves as the key resource in the unit to be called on to develop and recommend policies and procedures for financial reporting and analysis and directing numerous special assignments.
• Reconciles employee deduction and suspense accounts, prepares journal entries as needed. 
• Assists with yearly external audit. Complete fluctuation analysis for auditors when requested. 
• Create JEs for bank deposits. 
• Coordinate and file deposits with various agencies. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.