Title: Accounting Coordinator

Employee Classification: Accounting Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Dining Services-163700

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.

UNT Dining Services is home to 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. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university’s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts—all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.

Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the 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 plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menus.

Position Overview

This fulltime position reports to the Director of Budget and Operations. This position interacts with offices, including the UNT Procurement, Supplier Management, and Accounting System while maintaining sensitivity to confidentiality and protocol. Coordinates activities and acts as university wide liaison. Identifies issues or problems and research solutions within specific management areas.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Knowledge of UNT account payable procedures. Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, and to handle multiple tasks. Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats. Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships. Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in high-volume operations and AP/AR; 5 years preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Efficiently processes requisitions for all Dining departments. 
• Acts as a liaison between Dining locations, suppliers, and UNT Accounting offices. 
• Processes the daily batch of Quick Pay transactions. 
• Monitors and controls Dining’s mailbox 
• Strives to improve work methods to increase efficiency and ensure accuracy in reporting 
• Weekly reports on BPO account activities for each Dining location by supplier. 
• Manages vendor registration through PaymentWorks. 
• Handles PCard orders and reconciles monthly statements. 
• Processes check deposits. 
• Serves as a backup for I-9 processing, applicant dispositioning, and new hire training. 
• %Serves as backup for employment-related processes. 
• Keeps the Director fully informed of business matters and reprioritizes tasks as needed. 
• Assists with other assignments as necessary. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Must adhere to an 8-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch break. 

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8AM-5PM

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:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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.