Title: Accounting Analyst - Dining Services

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining Services-163700

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 14.00

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

It’s About the Food. As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services offers 5 Dining Halls, 20+ retail venues, an upscale dining restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and catering service—all led by professionally-trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining due to the department’s innovative, trendsetting approach to food service and award-winning culinary talent. UNT operates Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate Dining Hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university Dining Hall Certified Free From™ the Big 8 Food Allergens and Gluten Kitchens with Confidence. In early 2021, UNT opened its first standalone Dining Hall, Eagle Landing, inspired by urban food halls and home to seven unique restaurant concepts, all available for a single Meal Plan swipe. UNT was named No. 2 in the nation as a college with the best food by Delish.com and is also the recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT contributes to groundbreaking research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices while accelerating the implementation of the Menus of Change Principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus.

Position Overview

Run and analyze accounting and financial reports to monitor dining services operations.
• Prepare and present reports to management on purchasing trends, and vendor performance.
• Communicate with vendors via email and phone to handle inquiries, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships.
• Batch and process invoice payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Submit blanket purchase orders (POs) and track their confirmation and processing status.
• Lead and oversee the work of student assistants, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide training and guidance to student assistants, and review their work for quality and compliance.
• Receive and keep track of invoice approvals, ensuring all documentation is complete and properly filed.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in procurement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in running and interpreting reports.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience supervising or leading a team is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

Work Schedule:

Hours of Operation, Monday- Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination 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.